What is 81/42 Divided By 9/1

Solving $\frac{81}{42}\div\frac{9}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{42} \div \frac{9}{1} = \frac{81}{42} \times \frac{1}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 1 = 81$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{42} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{81}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{81}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $81$ and $378$. The GCD of $81$ and $378$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{81 \div 27}{378 \div 27} = \frac{3}{14}$

Answer $\frac{81}{42}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{3}{14}$

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