What is 42/63 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{42}{63}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{63} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{42}{63} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 9 = 567$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{63} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{210}{567}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{567}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $567$. The GCD of $210$ and $567$ is $21$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 21}{567 \div 21} = \frac{10}{27}$

Answer $\frac{42}{63}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{10}{27}$

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