What is 39/57 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{39}{57}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{57} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{39}{57} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 9 = 513$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{57} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{312}{513}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{513}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $513$. The GCD of $312$ and $513$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 3}{513 \div 3} = \frac{104}{171}$

Answer $\frac{39}{57}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{104}{171}$

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