What is 39/50 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{39}{50}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{50} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{39}{50} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 5 = 250$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{50} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{78}{250}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{250}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $250$. The GCD of $78$ and $250$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 2}{250 \div 2} = \frac{39}{125}$

Answer $\frac{39}{50}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{39}{125}$

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