What is 39/22 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{39}{22}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{22} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{39}{22} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 5 = 110$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{22} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{312}{110}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{110}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $110$. The GCD of $312$ and $110$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 2}{110 \div 2} = \frac{156}{55}$

Answer $\frac{39}{22}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{156}{55}$

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