What is 42/11 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{42}{11}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{11} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{42}{11} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $11 \times 4 = 44$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{11} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{252}{44}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{44}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $44$. The GCD of $252$ and $44$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 4}{44 \div 4} = \frac{63}{11}$

Answer $\frac{42}{11}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{63}{11}$

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