What is 28/46 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{28}{46}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{46} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{28}{46} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 3 = 138$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{46} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{252}{138}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{138}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $138$. The GCD of $252$ and $138$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 6}{138 \div 6} = \frac{42}{23}$

Answer $\frac{28}{46}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{42}{23}$

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