What is 38/26 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{38}{26}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{26} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{38}{26} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{26} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{266}{208}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{266}{208}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $266$ and $208$. The GCD of $266$ and $208$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{266 \div 2}{208 \div 2} = \frac{133}{104}$

Answer $\frac{38}{26}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{133}{104}$

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