What is 22/42 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{22}{42}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{42} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{22}{42} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 6 = 132$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{42} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{132}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{132}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $132$ and $210$. The GCD of $132$ and $210$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{132 \div 6}{210 \div 6} = \frac{22}{35}$

Answer $\frac{22}{42}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{22}{35}$

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