What is 39/70 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{39}{70}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{70} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{39}{70} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 6 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{70} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{234}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $140$. The GCD of $234$ and $140$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 2}{140 \div 2} = \frac{117}{70}$

Answer $\frac{39}{70}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{117}{70}$

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