What is 42/93 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{42}{93}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{93} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{42}{93} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Multiply the Denominators: $93 \times 9 = 837$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{93} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{336}{837}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{336}{837}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $336$ and $837$. The GCD of $336$ and $837$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{336 \div 3}{837 \div 3} = \frac{112}{279}$

Answer $\frac{42}{93}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{112}{279}$

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