What is 39/48 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{39}{48}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{48} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{39}{48} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{48} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{312}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $144$. The GCD of $312$ and $144$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 24}{144 \div 24} = \frac{13}{6}$

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

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