Solve (26.5-19)div(2*1.3)=0.277

$$(26.5-19) \div (2 \times 1.3)=0.277$$

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Solution Steps

Subtract 19 from 26.5 to get 7.5.

$$\frac{7.5}{2\times 1.3}=0.277$$

Multiply 2 and 1.3 to get 2.6.

$$\frac{7.5}{2.6}=0.277$$

Expand \frac{7.5}{2.6} by multiplying both numerator and the denominator by 10.

$$\frac{75}{26}=0.277$$

Convert decimal number 0.277 to fraction \frac{277}{1000}.

$$\frac{75}{26}=\frac{277}{1000}$$

Least common multiple of 26 and 1000 is 13000. Convert \frac{75}{26} and \frac{277}{1000} to fractions with denominator 13000.

$$\frac{37500}{13000}=\frac{3601}{13000}$$

Compare \frac{37500}{13000} and \frac{3601}{13000}.

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