What is 42/62 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{42}{62}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{62} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{42}{62} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 6 = 372$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{62} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{42}{372}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{42}{372}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $42$ and $372$. The GCD of $42$ and $372$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{42 \div 6}{372 \div 6} = \frac{7}{62}$

Answer $\frac{42}{62}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{7}{62}$

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