What is 52/42 Divided By 1/9

Solving $\frac{52}{42}\div\frac{1}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{42} \div \frac{1}{9} = \frac{52}{42} \times \frac{9}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 9 = 468$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{42} \times \frac{1}{9} = \frac{468}{42}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{468}{42}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $468$ and $42$. The GCD of $468$ and $42$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{468 \div 6}{42 \div 6} = \frac{78}{7}$

Answer $\frac{52}{42}\div\frac{1}{9} = \frac{78}{7}$

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