What is 39/35 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{39}{35}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{35} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{39}{35} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 5 = 195$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 4 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{35} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{195}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{195}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $195$ and $140$. The GCD of $195$ and $140$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{195 \div 5}{140 \div 5} = \frac{39}{28}$

Answer $\frac{39}{35}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{39}{28}$

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