What is 39/61 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{39}{61}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{61} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{39}{61} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 6 = 366$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{61} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{312}{366}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{366}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $366$. The GCD of $312$ and $366$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 6}{366 \div 6} = \frac{52}{61}$

Answer $\frac{39}{61}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{52}{61}$

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