What is 46/42 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{46}{42}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{42} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{46}{42} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 7 = 322$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{42} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{322}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{322}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $322$ and $252$. The GCD of $322$ and $252$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{322 \div 14}{252 \div 14} = \frac{23}{18}$

Answer $\frac{46}{42}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{23}{18}$

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