What is 18/39 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{18}{39}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{39} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{18}{39} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 5 = 195$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{39} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{144}{195}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{195}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $195$. The GCD of $144$ and $195$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 3}{195 \div 3} = \frac{48}{65}$

Answer $\frac{18}{39}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{48}{65}$

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