What is 62/42 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{62}{42}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{42} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{62}{42} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 7 = 434$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{42} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{434}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{434}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $434$ and $252$. The GCD of $434$ and $252$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{434 \div 14}{252 \div 14} = \frac{31}{18}$

Answer $\frac{62}{42}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{31}{18}$

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