What is 39/54 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{39}{54}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{54} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{39}{54} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 9 = 351$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 8 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{54} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{351}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{351}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $351$ and $432$. The GCD of $351$ and $432$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{351 \div 27}{432 \div 27} = \frac{13}{16}$

Answer $\frac{39}{54}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{13}{16}$

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