What is 39/22 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{39}{22}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{22} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{39}{22} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 7 = 154$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{22} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{312}{154}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{154}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $154$. The GCD of $312$ and $154$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 2}{154 \div 2} = \frac{156}{77}$

Answer $\frac{39}{22}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{156}{77}$

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