What is 19/42 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{19}{42}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{42} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{19}{42} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 3 = 57$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{42} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{57}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{57}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $57$ and $84$. The GCD of $57$ and $84$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{57 \div 3}{84 \div 3} = \frac{19}{28}$

Answer $\frac{19}{42}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{19}{28}$

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