What is 38/42 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{38}{42}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{42} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{38}{42} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{42} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{76}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{76}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $76$ and $252$. The GCD of $76$ and $252$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{76 \div 4}{252 \div 4} = \frac{19}{63}$

Answer $\frac{38}{42}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{19}{63}$

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