What is 46/42 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{46}{42}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{42} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{46}{42} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 7 = 322$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{42} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{322}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{322}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $322$ and $378$. The GCD of $322$ and $378$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{322 \div 14}{378 \div 14} = \frac{23}{27}$

Answer $\frac{46}{42}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{23}{27}$

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