What is 42/89 Divided By 3/4

Solving $\frac{42}{89}\div\frac{3}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{89} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{42}{89} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 3 = 267$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{89} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{168}{267}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{267}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $267$. The GCD of $168$ and $267$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 3}{267 \div 3} = \frac{56}{89}$

Answer $\frac{42}{89}\div\frac{3}{4} = \frac{56}{89}$

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