What is 60/42 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{60}{42}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{42} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{60}{42} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{42} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{60}{294}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{294}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $294$. The GCD of $60$ and $294$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 6}{294 \div 6} = \frac{10}{49}$

Answer $\frac{60}{42}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{10}{49}$

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