What is 42/38 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{42}{38}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{38} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{42}{38} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{38} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{84}{266}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{266}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $266$. The GCD of $84$ and $266$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 14}{266 \div 14} = \frac{6}{19}$

Answer $\frac{42}{38}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{6}{19}$

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