What is 39/26 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{39}{26}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{26} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{39}{26} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{26} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{78}{208}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{208}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $208$. The GCD of $78$ and $208$ is $26$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 26}{208 \div 26} = \frac{3}{8}$

Answer $\frac{39}{26}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{3}{8}$

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