What is 42/19 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{42}{19}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{19} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{42}{19} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 6 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{19} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{294}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{294}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $294$ and $114$. The GCD of $294$ and $114$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{294 \div 6}{114 \div 6} = \frac{49}{19}$

Answer $\frac{42}{19}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{49}{19}$

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