What is 42/62 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{42}{62}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{62} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{42}{62} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 9 = 558$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{62} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{168}{558}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{558}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $558$. The GCD of $168$ and $558$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 6}{558 \div 6} = \frac{28}{93}$

Answer $\frac{42}{62}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{28}{93}$

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