What is 42/43 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{42}{43}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{43} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{42}{43} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 6 = 258$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{43} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{84}{258}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{258}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $258$. The GCD of $84$ and $258$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 6}{258 \div 6} = \frac{14}{43}$

Answer $\frac{42}{43}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{14}{43}$

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