What is 39/50 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{39}{50}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{50} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{39}{50} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 5 = 195$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{50} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{195}{450}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{195}{450}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $195$ and $450$. The GCD of $195$ and $450$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{195 \div 15}{450 \div 15} = \frac{13}{30}$

Answer $\frac{39}{50}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{13}{30}$

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