What is 39/81 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{39}{81}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{81} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{39}{81} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 9 = 351$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 5 = 405$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{81} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{351}{405}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{351}{405}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $351$ and $405$. The GCD of $351$ and $405$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{351 \div 27}{405 \div 27} = \frac{13}{15}$

Answer $\frac{39}{81}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{13}{15}$

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