What is 39/28 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{39}{28}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{28} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{39}{28} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 1 = 39$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{28} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{39}{140}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{39}{140}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $39$ and $140$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{39}{28}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{39}{140}$

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