What is 18/39 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{18}{39}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{39} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{18}{39} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 3 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{39} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{54}{312}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{312}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $312$. The GCD of $54$ and $312$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 6}{312 \div 6} = \frac{9}{52}$

Answer $\frac{18}{39}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{9}{52}$

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