What is 53/26 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{53}{26}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{26} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{53}{26} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 4 = 104$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{26} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{424}{104}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{424}{104}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $424$ and $104$. The GCD of $424$ and $104$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{424 \div 8}{104 \div 8} = \frac{53}{13}$

Answer $\frac{53}{26}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{53}{13}$

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