What is 26/88 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{26}{88}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{88} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{26}{88} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 3 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{88} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{130}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{130}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $130$ and $264$. The GCD of $130$ and $264$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{130 \div 2}{264 \div 2} = \frac{65}{132}$

Answer $\frac{26}{88}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{65}{132}$

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