What is 76/42 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{76}{42}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{42} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{76}{42} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 9 = 684$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{42} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{684}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{684}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $684$ and $126$. The GCD of $684$ and $126$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{684 \div 18}{126 \div 18} = \frac{38}{7}$

Answer $\frac{76}{42}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{38}{7}$

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