What is 50/42 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{50}{42}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{42} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{50}{42} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 6 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{42} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{300}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $126$. The GCD of $300$ and $126$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 6}{126 \div 6} = \frac{50}{21}$

Answer $\frac{50}{42}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{50}{21}$

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