What is 42/93 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{42}{93}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{93} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{42}{93} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $93 \times 3 = 279$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{93} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{252}{279}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{279}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $279$. The GCD of $252$ and $279$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 9}{279 \div 9} = \frac{28}{31}$

Answer $\frac{42}{93}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{28}{31}$

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