What is 76/42 Divided By 9/2

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 2 = 152$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{42} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{152}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{152}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $152$ and $378$. The GCD of $152$ and $378$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{152 \div 2}{378 \div 2} = \frac{76}{189}$

Answer $\frac{76}{42}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{76}{189}$

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