What is 42/46 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{42}{46}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{46} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{42}{46} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 6 = 276$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{46} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{294}{276}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{294}{276}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $294$ and $276$. The GCD of $294$ and $276$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{294 \div 6}{276 \div 6} = \frac{49}{46}$

Answer $\frac{42}{46}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{49}{46}$

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