What is 22/42 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{22}{42}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{42} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{22}{42} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 5 = 110$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{42} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{110}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{110}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $110$ and $378$. The GCD of $110$ and $378$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{110 \div 2}{378 \div 2} = \frac{55}{189}$

Answer $\frac{22}{42}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{55}{189}$

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