What is 76/42 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{76}{42}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{42} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{76}{42} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 9 = 684$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{42} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{684}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{684}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $684$ and $84$. The GCD of $684$ and $84$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{684 \div 12}{84 \div 12} = \frac{57}{7}$

Answer $\frac{76}{42}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{57}{7}$

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