What is 42/85 Divided By 9/6

Solving $\frac{42}{85}\div\frac{9}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{85} \div \frac{9}{6} = \frac{42}{85} \times \frac{6}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{85} \times \frac{9}{6} = \frac{252}{765}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{765}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $765$. The GCD of $252$ and $765$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 9}{765 \div 9} = \frac{28}{85}$

Answer $\frac{42}{85}\div\frac{9}{6} = \frac{28}{85}$

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