What is 52/38 Divided By 3/9

Answer: 5238÷39\frac{52}{38}\div\frac{3}{9} = 7819\frac{78}{19}

Solving 5238÷39\frac{52}{38}\div\frac{3}{9}

  • Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

5238÷39=5238×93\frac{52}{38} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{52}{38} \times \frac{9}{3}

  • Multiply the Numerators: 52×9=46852 \times 9 = 468
  • Multiply the Denominators: 38×3=11438 \times 3 = 114
  • Form the New Fraction: 5238×39=468114\frac{52}{38} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{468}{114}

Let's Simplify 468114\frac{468}{114}

  • Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 468468 and 114114. The GCD of 468468 and 114114 is 66.
  • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:468÷6114÷6=7819\frac{468 \div 6}{114 \div 6} = \frac{78}{19}

Answer 5238÷39=7819\frac{52}{38}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{78}{19}


The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,

©AskMathGuru
Need support for a different topic or want to share a feedback? Write to us and we'll work on adding it. Be a part of our progress!