What is 42/60 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{42}{60}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{60} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{42}{60} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{60} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{378}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{378}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $378$ and $240$. The GCD of $378$ and $240$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{378 \div 6}{240 \div 6} = \frac{63}{40}$

Answer $\frac{42}{60}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{63}{40}$

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