What is 42/63 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{42}{63}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{63} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{42}{63} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 9 = 567$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{63} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{126}{567}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{567}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $567$. The GCD of $126$ and $567$ is $63$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 63}{567 \div 63} = \frac{2}{9}$

Answer $\frac{42}{63}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{2}{9}$

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