What is 39/54 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{39}{54}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{54} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{39}{54} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 4 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{54} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{312}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $216$. The GCD of $312$ and $216$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 24}{216 \div 24} = \frac{13}{9}$

Answer $\frac{39}{54}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{13}{9}$

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