What is 39/17 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{39}{17}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{17} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{39}{17} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 3 = 117$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 1 = 17$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{17} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{117}{17}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{117}{17}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $117$ and $17$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{39}{17}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{117}{17}$

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