What is 12/39 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{12}{39}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{39} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{12}{39} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 9 = 351$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{39} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{24}{351}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{351}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $351$. The GCD of $24$ and $351$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 3}{351 \div 3} = \frac{8}{117}$

Answer $\frac{12}{39}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{8}{117}$

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