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1/3 divided by 7/9 solution

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1/3 divided by 7/9 = 3/7.

For fractions, multiplying by the reciprocal is the same as dividing (because it is the reverse operation). The reciprocal of 7/9 is 9/7. Set up an equation and multiply straight across:
(1/3) • (9/7) = 9/21, which can simplify by dividing the numerator and denominator by a common factor of 3. 9 div 3 = 3 and 21 div. 3 = 7.
So the answer is = 3/7.
User Luis Abreu
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Answer:

3/7.

Explanation:

1/3 / 7/9

Invert the 7/9 and multipliply:

= 1/3 * 9/7

= 9 / 21

= 3/7

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