What is 42/18 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{42}{18}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{18} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{42}{18} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{18} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{378}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{378}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $378$ and $144$. The GCD of $378$ and $144$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{378 \div 18}{144 \div 18} = \frac{21}{8}$

Answer $\frac{42}{18}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{21}{8}$

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