What is 42/22 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{42}{22}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{22} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{42}{22} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 1 = 22$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{22} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{126}{22}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{22}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $22$. The GCD of $126$ and $22$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 2}{22 \div 2} = \frac{63}{11}$

Answer $\frac{42}{22}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{63}{11}$

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