What is 42/95 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{95} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{42}{95} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 9 = 855$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{95} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{294}{855}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{294}{855}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $294$ and $855$. The GCD of $294$ and $855$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{294 \div 3}{855 \div 3} = \frac{98}{285}$

Answer $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{98}{285}$

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