What is 42/54 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{42}{54}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{54} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{42}{54} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 4 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{54} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{252}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $216$. The GCD of $252$ and $216$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 36}{216 \div 36} = \frac{7}{6}$

Answer $\frac{42}{54}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{7}{6}$

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