What is 39/42 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{39}{42}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{42} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{39}{42} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{42} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{312}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $378$. The GCD of $312$ and $378$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 6}{378 \div 6} = \frac{52}{63}$

Answer $\frac{39}{42}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{52}{63}$

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