What is 39/43 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{39}{43}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{43} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{39}{43} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 9 = 387$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{43} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{312}{387}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{387}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $387$. The GCD of $312$ and $387$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 3}{387 \div 3} = \frac{104}{129}$

Answer $\frac{39}{43}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{104}{129}$

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