What is 18/42 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{18}{42}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{42} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{18}{42} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{42} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{126}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $84$. The GCD of $126$ and $84$ is $42$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 42}{84 \div 42} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{18}{42}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{3}{2}$

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