What is 39/85 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{39}{85}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{85} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{39}{85} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 1 = 39$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{85} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{39}{680}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{39}{680}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $39$ and $680$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{39}{85}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{39}{680}$

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