What is 39/48 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{39}{48}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{48} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{39}{48} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 6 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{48} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{234}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $144$. The GCD of $234$ and $144$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 18}{144 \div 18} = \frac{13}{8}$

Answer $\frac{39}{48}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{13}{8}$

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