What is 42/70 Divided By 3/4

Solving $\frac{42}{70}\div\frac{3}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{70} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{42}{70} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 3 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{70} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{168}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $210$. The GCD of $168$ and $210$ is $42$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 42}{210 \div 42} = \frac{4}{5}$

Answer $\frac{42}{70}\div\frac{3}{4} = \frac{4}{5}$

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