What is 38/26 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{38}{26}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{26} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{38}{26} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 7 = 182$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{26} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{342}{182}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{342}{182}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $342$ and $182$. The GCD of $342$ and $182$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{342 \div 2}{182 \div 2} = \frac{171}{91}$

Answer $\frac{38}{26}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{171}{91}$

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