What is 39/35 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{39}{35}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{35} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{39}{35} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 3 = 105$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{35} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{312}{105}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{105}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $105$. The GCD of $312$ and $105$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 3}{105 \div 3} = \frac{104}{35}$

Answer $\frac{39}{35}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{104}{35}$

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