What is 75/42 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{75}{42}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{42} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{75}{42} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{42} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{225}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $378$. The GCD of $225$ and $378$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 9}{378 \div 9} = \frac{25}{42}$

Answer $\frac{75}{42}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{25}{42}$

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