What is 39/74 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{39}{74}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{74} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{39}{74} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 6 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{74} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{234}{74}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{74}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $74$. The GCD of $234$ and $74$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 2}{74 \div 2} = \frac{117}{37}$

Answer $\frac{39}{74}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{117}{37}$

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