What is 42/95 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{95} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{42}{95} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 2 = 190$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{95} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{378}{190}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{378}{190}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $378$ and $190$. The GCD of $378$ and $190$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{378 \div 2}{190 \div 2} = \frac{189}{95}$

Answer $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{189}{95}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,