What is 39/57 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{39}{57}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{57} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{39}{57} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 1 = 39$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 2 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{57} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{39}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{39}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $39$ and $114$. The GCD of $39$ and $114$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{39 \div 3}{114 \div 3} = \frac{13}{38}$

Answer $\frac{39}{57}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{13}{38}$

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