What is 42/12 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{42}{12}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{12} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{42}{12} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{12} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{294}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{294}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $294$ and $108$. The GCD of $294$ and $108$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{294 \div 6}{108 \div 6} = \frac{49}{18}$

Answer $\frac{42}{12}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{49}{18}$

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