What is 76/42 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{76}{42}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{42} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{76}{42} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 6 = 456$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{42} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{456}{42}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{456}{42}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $456$ and $42$. The GCD of $456$ and $42$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{456 \div 6}{42 \div 6} = \frac{76}{7}$

Answer $\frac{76}{42}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{76}{7}$

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