What is 39/52 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{39}{52}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{52} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{39}{52} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 1 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{52} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{312}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $52$. The GCD of $312$ and $52$ is $52$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 52}{52 \div 52} = \frac{6}{1}$

Answer $\frac{39}{52}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{6}{1}$

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