What is 39/12 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{39}{12}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{12} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{39}{12} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 1 = 39$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{12} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{39}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{39}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $39$ and $84$. The GCD of $39$ and $84$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{39 \div 3}{84 \div 3} = \frac{13}{28}$

Answer $\frac{39}{12}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{13}{28}$

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