What is 39/85 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{39}{85}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{85} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{39}{85} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 7 = 273$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{85} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{273}{170}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{273}{170}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $273$ and $170$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{39}{85}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{273}{170}$

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