What is 39/26 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{39}{26}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{26} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{39}{26} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 6 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 3 = 78$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{26} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{234}{78}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{78}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $78$. The GCD of $234$ and $78$ is $78$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 78}{78 \div 78} = \frac{3}{1}$

Answer $\frac{39}{26}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{3}{1}$

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