What is 39/60 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{39}{60}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{60} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{39}{60} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 3 = 117$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{60} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{117}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{117}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $117$ and $420$. The GCD of $117$ and $420$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{117 \div 3}{420 \div 3} = \frac{39}{140}$

Answer $\frac{39}{60}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{39}{140}$

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