What is 39/52 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{39}{52}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{52} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{39}{52} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 6 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 8 = 416$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{52} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{234}{416}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{416}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $416$. The GCD of $234$ and $416$ is $26$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 26}{416 \div 26} = \frac{9}{16}$

Answer $\frac{39}{52}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{9}{16}$

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