What is 39/88 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{39}{88}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{88} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{39}{88} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 6 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 8 = 704$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{88} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{234}{704}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{704}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $704$. The GCD of $234$ and $704$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 2}{704 \div 2} = \frac{117}{352}$

Answer $\frac{39}{88}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{117}{352}$

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