What is 39/27 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{39}{27}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{27} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{39}{27} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{27} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{312}{189}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{189}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $189$. The GCD of $312$ and $189$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 3}{189 \div 3} = \frac{104}{63}$

Answer $\frac{39}{27}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{104}{63}$

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