What is 42/91 Divided By 7/4

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 7 = 637$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{91} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{168}{637}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{637}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $637$. The GCD of $168$ and $637$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 7}{637 \div 7} = \frac{24}{91}$

Answer $\frac{42}{91}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{24}{91}$

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