What is 89/42 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{89}{42}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{42} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{89}{42} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 9 = 801$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{42} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{801}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{801}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $801$ and $126$. The GCD of $801$ and $126$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{801 \div 9}{126 \div 9} = \frac{89}{14}$

Answer $\frac{89}{42}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{89}{14}$

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