What is 39/26 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{39}{26}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{26} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{39}{26} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 7 = 273$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{26} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{273}{26}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{273}{26}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $273$ and $26$. The GCD of $273$ and $26$ is $13$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{273 \div 13}{26 \div 13} = \frac{21}{2}$

Answer $\frac{39}{26}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{21}{2}$

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