What is 39/57 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{39}{57}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{57} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{39}{57} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 4 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{57} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{156}{456}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{456}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $456$. The GCD of $156$ and $456$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 12}{456 \div 12} = \frac{13}{38}$

Answer $\frac{39}{57}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{13}{38}$

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