What is 39/91 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{39}{91}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{91} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{39}{91} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 2 = 182$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{91} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{312}{182}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{182}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $182$. The GCD of $312$ and $182$ is $26$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 26}{182 \div 26} = \frac{12}{7}$

Answer $\frac{39}{91}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{12}{7}$

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