What is 28/42 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{42} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{28}{42} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 2 = 56$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{42} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{56}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{56}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $56$ and $252$. The GCD of $56$ and $252$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{56 \div 28}{252 \div 28} = \frac{2}{9}$

Answer $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{2}{9}$

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