What is 26/83 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{26}{83}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{83} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{26}{83} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 6 = 498$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{83} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{208}{498}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{208}{498}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $208$ and $498$. The GCD of $208$ and $498$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{208 \div 2}{498 \div 2} = \frac{104}{249}$

Answer $\frac{26}{83}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{104}{249}$

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