What is 39/46 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{39}{46}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{46} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{39}{46} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 2 = 92$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{46} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{312}{92}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{92}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $92$. The GCD of $312$ and $92$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 4}{92 \div 4} = \frac{78}{23}$

Answer $\frac{39}{46}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{78}{23}$

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