What is 28/42 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{42} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{28}{42} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{42} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{252}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $126$. The GCD of $252$ and $126$ is $126$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 126}{126 \div 126} = \frac{2}{1}$

Answer $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{2}{1}$

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