What is 39/81 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{39}{81}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{81} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{39}{81} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 9 = 351$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 2 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{81} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{351}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{351}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $351$ and $162$. The GCD of $351$ and $162$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{351 \div 27}{162 \div 27} = \frac{13}{6}$

Answer $\frac{39}{81}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{13}{6}$

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