What is 26/99 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{26}{99}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{99} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{26}{99} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 6 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{99} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{156}{495}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{495}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $495$. The GCD of $156$ and $495$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 3}{495 \div 3} = \frac{52}{165}$

Answer $\frac{26}{99}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{52}{165}$

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