What is 39/52 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{39}{52}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{52} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{39}{52} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 5 = 195$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 4 = 208$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{52} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{195}{208}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{195}{208}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $195$ and $208$. The GCD of $195$ and $208$ is $13$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{195 \div 13}{208 \div 13} = \frac{15}{16}$

Answer $\frac{39}{52}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{15}{16}$

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