What is 26/83 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{26}{83}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{83} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{26}{83} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 6 = 498$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{83} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{26}{498}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{26}{498}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $26$ and $498$. The GCD of $26$ and $498$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{26 \div 2}{498 \div 2} = \frac{13}{249}$

Answer $\frac{26}{83}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{13}{249}$

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