What is 42/89 Divided By 6/9

Solving $\frac{42}{89}\div\frac{6}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{89} \div \frac{6}{9} = \frac{42}{89} \times \frac{9}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 6 = 534$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{89} \times \frac{6}{9} = \frac{378}{534}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{378}{534}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $378$ and $534$. The GCD of $378$ and $534$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{378 \div 6}{534 \div 6} = \frac{63}{89}$

Answer $\frac{42}{89}\div\frac{6}{9} = \frac{63}{89}$

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