What is 28/26 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{28}{26}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{26} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{28}{26} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 8 = 224$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 7 = 182$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{26} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{224}{182}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{224}{182}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $224$ and $182$. The GCD of $224$ and $182$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{224 \div 14}{182 \div 14} = \frac{16}{13}$

Answer $\frac{28}{26}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{16}{13}$

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