What is 26/88 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{26}{88}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{88} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{26}{88} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{88} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{130}{616}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{130}{616}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $130$ and $616$. The GCD of $130$ and $616$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{130 \div 2}{616 \div 2} = \frac{65}{308}$

Answer $\frac{26}{88}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{65}{308}$

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