What is 39/66 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{39}{66}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{66} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{39}{66} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 5 = 195$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 2 = 132$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{66} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{195}{132}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{195}{132}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $195$ and $132$. The GCD of $195$ and $132$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{195 \div 3}{132 \div 3} = \frac{65}{44}$

Answer $\frac{39}{66}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{65}{44}$

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