What is 52/26 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{52}{26}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{26} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{52}{26} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 9 = 468$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 7 = 182$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{26} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{468}{182}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{468}{182}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $468$ and $182$. The GCD of $468$ and $182$ is $26$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{468 \div 26}{182 \div 26} = \frac{18}{7}$

Answer $\frac{52}{26}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{18}{7}$

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