What is 42/72 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{42}{72}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{72} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{42}{72} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{72} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{42}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{42}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $42$ and $504$. The GCD of $42$ and $504$ is $42$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{42 \div 42}{504 \div 42} = \frac{1}{12}$

Answer $\frac{42}{72}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{1}{12}$

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