What is 42/91 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{42}{91}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{91} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{42}{91} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 2 = 182$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{91} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{378}{182}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{378}{182}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $378$ and $182$. The GCD of $378$ and $182$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{378 \div 14}{182 \div 14} = \frac{27}{13}$

Answer $\frac{42}{91}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{27}{13}$

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