What is 39/63 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{39}{63}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{63} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{39}{63} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 1 = 39$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 2 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{63} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{39}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{39}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $39$ and $126$. The GCD of $39$ and $126$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{39 \div 3}{126 \div 3} = \frac{13}{42}$

Answer $\frac{39}{63}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{13}{42}$

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