What is 34/42 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{34}{42}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{42} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{34}{42} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 1 = 34$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{42} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{34}{294}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{34}{294}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $34$ and $294$. The GCD of $34$ and $294$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{34 \div 2}{294 \div 2} = \frac{17}{147}$

Answer $\frac{34}{42}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{17}{147}$

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