What is 39/75 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{39}{75}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{75} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{39}{75} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 5 = 195$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 1 = 75$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{75} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{195}{75}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{195}{75}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $195$ and $75$. The GCD of $195$ and $75$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{195 \div 15}{75 \div 15} = \frac{13}{5}$

Answer $\frac{39}{75}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{13}{5}$

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