What is 28/42 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{42} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{28}{42} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{42} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{252}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $168$. The GCD of $252$ and $168$ is $84$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 84}{168 \div 84} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{3}{2}$

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