What is 39/48 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{39}{48}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{48} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{39}{48} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{48} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{78}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $336$. The GCD of $78$ and $336$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 6}{336 \div 6} = \frac{13}{56}$

Answer $\frac{39}{48}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{13}{56}$

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