What is 39/61 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{39}{61}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{61} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{39}{61} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 3 = 183$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{61} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{78}{183}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{183}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $183$. The GCD of $78$ and $183$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 3}{183 \div 3} = \frac{26}{61}$

Answer $\frac{39}{61}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{26}{61}$

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