What is 18/42 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{18}{42}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{42} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{18}{42} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{42} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{36}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $336$. The GCD of $36$ and $336$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 12}{336 \div 12} = \frac{3}{28}$

Answer $\frac{18}{42}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{3}{28}$

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