What is 18/42 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{18}{42}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{42} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{18}{42} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{42} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{126}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $378$. The GCD of $126$ and $378$ is $126$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 126}{378 \div 126} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer $\frac{18}{42}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{1}{3}$

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