What is 12/42 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{12}{42}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{42} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{12}{42} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{42} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{96}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $126$. The GCD of $96$ and $126$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 6}{126 \div 6} = \frac{16}{21}$

Answer $\frac{12}{42}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{16}{21}$

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