What is 39/52 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{39}{52}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{52} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{39}{52} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 1 = 39$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 4 = 208$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{52} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{39}{208}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{39}{208}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $39$ and $208$. The GCD of $39$ and $208$ is $13$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{39 \div 13}{208 \div 13} = \frac{3}{16}$

Answer $\frac{39}{52}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{3}{16}$

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