What is 26/98 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{26}{98}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{98} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{26}{98} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 3 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 1 = 98$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{98} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{78}{98}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{98}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $98$. The GCD of $78$ and $98$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 2}{98 \div 2} = \frac{39}{49}$

Answer $\frac{26}{98}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{39}{49}$

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