What is 39/72 Divided By 6/3

Solving $\frac{39}{72}\div\frac{6}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{72} \div \frac{6}{3} = \frac{39}{72} \times \frac{3}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 3 = 117$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{72} \times \frac{6}{3} = \frac{117}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{117}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $117$ and $432$. The GCD of $117$ and $432$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{117 \div 9}{432 \div 9} = \frac{13}{48}$

Answer $\frac{39}{72}\div\frac{6}{3} = \frac{13}{48}$

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