What is 48/26 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{48}{26}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{26} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{48}{26} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 9 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{26} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{432}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $52$. The GCD of $432$ and $52$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 4}{52 \div 4} = \frac{108}{13}$

Answer $\frac{48}{26}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{108}{13}$

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