What is 42/22 Divided By 9/1

Solving $\frac{42}{22}\div\frac{9}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{22} \div \frac{9}{1} = \frac{42}{22} \times \frac{1}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 9 = 198$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{22} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{42}{198}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{42}{198}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $42$ and $198$. The GCD of $42$ and $198$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{42 \div 6}{198 \div 6} = \frac{7}{33}$

Answer $\frac{42}{22}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{7}{33}$

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