What is 42/12 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{42}{12}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{12} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{42}{12} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{12} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{84}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $108$. The GCD of $84$ and $108$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 12}{108 \div 12} = \frac{7}{9}$

Answer $\frac{42}{12}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{7}{9}$

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