What is 54/39 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{54}{39}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{39} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{54}{39} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 2 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 5 = 195$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{39} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{108}{195}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{195}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $195$. The GCD of $108$ and $195$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 3}{195 \div 3} = \frac{36}{65}$

Answer $\frac{54}{39}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{36}{65}$

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