What is 39/53 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{39}{53}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{53} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{39}{53} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{53} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{312}{318}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{318}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $318$. The GCD of $312$ and $318$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 6}{318 \div 6} = \frac{52}{53}$

Answer $\frac{39}{53}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{52}{53}$

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