What is 39/74 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{39}{74}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{74} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{39}{74} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 4 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{74} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{156}{592}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{592}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $592$. The GCD of $156$ and $592$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 4}{592 \div 4} = \frac{39}{148}$

Answer $\frac{39}{74}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{39}{148}$

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