What is 22/42 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{22}{42}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{42} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{22}{42} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 7 = 154$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{42} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{154}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{154}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $154$ and $378$. The GCD of $154$ and $378$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{154 \div 14}{378 \div 14} = \frac{11}{27}$

Answer $\frac{22}{42}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{11}{27}$

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