What is 26/83 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{26}{83}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{83} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{26}{83} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 3 = 249$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{83} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{234}{249}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{249}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $249$. The GCD of $234$ and $249$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 3}{249 \div 3} = \frac{78}{83}$

Answer $\frac{26}{83}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{78}{83}$

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