What is 39/26 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{39}{26}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{26} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{39}{26} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 7 = 273$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 3 = 78$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{26} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{273}{78}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{273}{78}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $273$ and $78$. The GCD of $273$ and $78$ is $39$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{273 \div 39}{78 \div 39} = \frac{7}{2}$

Answer $\frac{39}{26}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{7}{2}$

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