What is 39/24 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{39}{24}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{24} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{39}{24} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 5 = 195$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 8 = 192$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{24} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{195}{192}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{195}{192}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $195$ and $192$. The GCD of $195$ and $192$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{195 \div 3}{192 \div 3} = \frac{65}{64}$

Answer $\frac{39}{24}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{65}{64}$

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