What is 39/48 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{39}{48}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{48} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{39}{48} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 4 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 2 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{48} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{156}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $96$. The GCD of $156$ and $96$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 12}{96 \div 12} = \frac{13}{8}$

Answer $\frac{39}{48}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{13}{8}$

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