What is 39/81 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{39}{81}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{81} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{39}{81} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 9 = 729$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{81} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{312}{729}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{729}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $729$. The GCD of $312$ and $729$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 3}{729 \div 3} = \frac{104}{243}$

Answer $\frac{39}{81}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{104}{243}$

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