What is 39/63 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{39}{63}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{63} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{39}{63} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 4 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{63} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{312}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $252$. The GCD of $312$ and $252$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 12}{252 \div 12} = \frac{26}{21}$

Answer $\frac{39}{63}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{26}{21}$

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