What is 42/22 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{42}{22}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{22} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{42}{22} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 5 = 110$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{22} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{252}{110}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{110}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $110$. The GCD of $252$ and $110$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 2}{110 \div 2} = \frac{126}{55}$

Answer $\frac{42}{22}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{126}{55}$

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