What is 39/70 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{39}{70}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{70} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{39}{70} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{70} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{78}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $560$. The GCD of $78$ and $560$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 2}{560 \div 2} = \frac{39}{280}$

Answer $\frac{39}{70}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{39}{280}$

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