What is 42/91 Divided By 4/7

Solving $\frac{42}{91}\div\frac{4}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{91} \div \frac{4}{7} = \frac{42}{91} \times \frac{7}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 4 = 364$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{91} \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{294}{364}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{294}{364}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $294$ and $364$. The GCD of $294$ and $364$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{294 \div 14}{364 \div 14} = \frac{21}{26}$

Answer $\frac{42}{91}\div\frac{4}{7} = \frac{21}{26}$

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