What is 52/39 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{52}{39}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{39} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{52}{39} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 2 = 104$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{39} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{104}{312}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{104}{312}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $104$ and $312$. The GCD of $104$ and $312$ is $104$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{104 \div 104}{312 \div 104} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer $\frac{52}{39}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{1}{3}$

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