What is 39/99 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{39}{99}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{99} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{39}{99} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 7 = 273$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{99} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{273}{792}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{273}{792}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $273$ and $792$. The GCD of $273$ and $792$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{273 \div 3}{792 \div 3} = \frac{91}{264}$

Answer $\frac{39}{99}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{91}{264}$

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