What is 54/42 Divided By 9/1

Solving $\frac{54}{42}\div\frac{9}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{42} \div \frac{9}{1} = \frac{54}{42} \times \frac{1}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 1 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{42} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{54}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $378$. The GCD of $54$ and $378$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 54}{378 \div 54} = \frac{1}{7}$

Answer $\frac{54}{42}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{1}{7}$

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