What is 39/26 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{39}{26}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{26} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{39}{26} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 4 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{26} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{156}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $52$. The GCD of $156$ and $52$ is $52$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 52}{52 \div 52} = \frac{3}{1}$

Answer $\frac{39}{26}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{3}{1}$

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