What is 28/42 Divided By 6/3

Solving $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{6}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{42} \div \frac{6}{3} = \frac{28}{42} \times \frac{3}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 3 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{42} \times \frac{6}{3} = \frac{84}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $252$. The GCD of $84$ and $252$ is $84$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 84}{252 \div 84} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{6}{3} = \frac{1}{3}$

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