What is 39/52 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{39}{52}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{52} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{39}{52} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 7 = 273$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 8 = 416$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{52} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{273}{416}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{273}{416}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $273$ and $416$. The GCD of $273$ and $416$ is $13$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{273 \div 13}{416 \div 13} = \frac{21}{32}$

Answer $\frac{39}{52}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{21}{32}$

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