What is 39/34 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{39}{34}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{34} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{39}{34} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 3 = 102$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{34} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{312}{102}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{102}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $102$. The GCD of $312$ and $102$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 6}{102 \div 6} = \frac{52}{17}$

Answer $\frac{39}{34}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{52}{17}$

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