What is 39/18 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{39}{18}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{18} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{39}{18} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 3 = 117$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 4 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{18} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{117}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{117}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $117$ and $72$. The GCD of $117$ and $72$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{117 \div 9}{72 \div 9} = \frac{13}{8}$

Answer $\frac{39}{18}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{13}{8}$

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