What is 42/22 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{42}{22}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{22} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{42}{22} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 3 = 66$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{22} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{294}{66}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{294}{66}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $294$ and $66$. The GCD of $294$ and $66$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{294 \div 6}{66 \div 6} = \frac{49}{11}$

Answer $\frac{42}{22}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{49}{11}$

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