What is 39/18 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{39}{18}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{18} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{39}{18} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 7 = 273$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{18} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{273}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{273}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $273$ and $36$. The GCD of $273$ and $36$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{273 \div 3}{36 \div 3} = \frac{91}{12}$

Answer $\frac{39}{18}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{91}{12}$

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