What is 39/26 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{39}{26}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{26} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{39}{26} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 9 = 351$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{26} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{351}{130}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{351}{130}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $351$ and $130$. The GCD of $351$ and $130$ is $13$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{351 \div 13}{130 \div 13} = \frac{27}{10}$

Answer $\frac{39}{26}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{27}{10}$

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