What is 39/42 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{39}{42}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{42} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{39}{42} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 4 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{42} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{156}{42}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{42}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $42$. The GCD of $156$ and $42$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 6}{42 \div 6} = \frac{26}{7}$

Answer $\frac{39}{42}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{26}{7}$

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