What is 42/46 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{42}{46}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{46} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{42}{46} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 2 = 92$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{46} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{378}{92}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{378}{92}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $378$ and $92$. The GCD of $378$ and $92$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{378 \div 2}{92 \div 2} = \frac{189}{46}$

Answer $\frac{42}{46}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{189}{46}$

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