What is 76/42 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{76}{42}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{42} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{76}{42} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 9 = 684$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{42} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{684}{294}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{684}{294}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $684$ and $294$. The GCD of $684$ and $294$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{684 \div 6}{294 \div 6} = \frac{114}{49}$

Answer $\frac{76}{42}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{114}{49}$

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