What is 89/42 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{89}{42}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{42} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{89}{42} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 6 = 534$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{42} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{534}{42}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{534}{42}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $534$ and $42$. The GCD of $534$ and $42$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{534 \div 6}{42 \div 6} = \frac{89}{7}$

Answer $\frac{89}{42}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{89}{7}$

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