What is 52/39 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{52}{39}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{39} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{52}{39} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 8 = 416$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 6 = 234$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{39} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{416}{234}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{416}{234}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $416$ and $234$. The GCD of $416$ and $234$ is $26$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{416 \div 26}{234 \div 26} = \frac{16}{9}$

Answer $\frac{52}{39}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{16}{9}$

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