What is 28/42 Divided By 3/4

Solving $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{3}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{42} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{28}{42} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 4 = 112$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{42} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{112}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{112}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $112$ and $126$. The GCD of $112$ and $126$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{112 \div 14}{126 \div 14} = \frac{8}{9}$

Answer $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{3}{4} = \frac{8}{9}$

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