What is 54/42 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{54}{42}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{42} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{54}{42} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 7 = 378$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{42} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{378}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{378}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $378$ and $126$. The GCD of $378$ and $126$ is $126$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{378 \div 126}{126 \div 126} = \frac{3}{1}$

Answer $\frac{54}{42}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{3}{1}$

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