What is 26/88 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{26}{88}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{88} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{26}{88} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 3 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{88} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{78}{176}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{176}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $176$. The GCD of $78$ and $176$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 2}{176 \div 2} = \frac{39}{88}$

Answer $\frac{26}{88}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{39}{88}$

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