What is 42/93 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{42}{93}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{93} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{42}{93} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Multiply the Denominators: $93 \times 3 = 279$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{93} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{378}{279}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{378}{279}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $378$ and $279$. The GCD of $378$ and $279$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{378 \div 9}{279 \div 9} = \frac{42}{31}$

Answer $\frac{42}{93}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{42}{31}$

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