What is 35/42 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{35}{42}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{42} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{35}{42} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 6 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{42} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{210}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $126$. The GCD of $210$ and $126$ is $42$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 42}{126 \div 42} = \frac{5}{3}$

Answer $\frac{35}{42}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{5}{3}$

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