What is 42/95 Divided By 9/2

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 9 = 855$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{95} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{84}{855}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{855}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $855$. The GCD of $84$ and $855$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 3}{855 \div 3} = \frac{28}{285}$

Answer $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{28}{285}$

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