What is 43/42 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{43}{42}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{42} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{43}{42} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 7 = 301$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{42} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{301}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{301}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $301$ and $252$. The GCD of $301$ and $252$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{301 \div 7}{252 \div 7} = \frac{43}{36}$

Answer $\frac{43}{42}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{43}{36}$

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