What is 42/91 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{42}{91}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{91} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{42}{91} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 1 = 91$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{91} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{126}{91}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{91}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $91$. The GCD of $126$ and $91$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 7}{91 \div 7} = \frac{18}{13}$

Answer $\frac{42}{91}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{18}{13}$

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