What is 39/63 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{39}{63}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{63} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{39}{63} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 5 = 315$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{63} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{312}{315}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{315}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $315$. The GCD of $312$ and $315$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 3}{315 \div 3} = \frac{104}{105}$

Answer $\frac{39}{63}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{104}{105}$

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