What is 35/42 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{35}{42}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{42} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{35}{42} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{42} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{70}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $252$. The GCD of $70$ and $252$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 14}{252 \div 14} = \frac{5}{18}$

Answer $\frac{35}{42}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{5}{18}$

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