What is 26/76 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{26}{76}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{76} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{26}{76} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 8 = 608$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{76} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{234}{608}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{608}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $608$. The GCD of $234$ and $608$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 2}{608 \div 2} = \frac{117}{304}$

Answer $\frac{26}{76}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{117}{304}$

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