What is 39/91 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{39}{91}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{91} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{39}{91} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 5 = 455$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{91} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{312}{455}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{455}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $455$. The GCD of $312$ and $455$ is $13$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 13}{455 \div 13} = \frac{24}{35}$

Answer $\frac{39}{91}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{24}{35}$

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