What is 39/12 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{39}{12}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{12} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{39}{12} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{12} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{78}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $36$. The GCD of $78$ and $36$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 6}{36 \div 6} = \frac{13}{6}$

Answer $\frac{39}{12}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{13}{6}$

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