What is 39/53 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{39}{53}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{53} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{39}{53} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 4 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 9 = 477$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{53} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{156}{477}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{477}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $477$. The GCD of $156$ and $477$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 3}{477 \div 3} = \frac{52}{159}$

Answer $\frac{39}{53}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{52}{159}$

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