What is 39/95 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{39}{95}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{95} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{39}{95} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 3 = 285$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{95} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{312}{285}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{285}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $285$. The GCD of $312$ and $285$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 3}{285 \div 3} = \frac{104}{95}$

Answer $\frac{39}{95}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{104}{95}$

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