What is 18/42 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{18}{42}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{42} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{18}{42} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 6 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{42} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{108}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $336$. The GCD of $108$ and $336$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 12}{336 \div 12} = \frac{9}{28}$

Answer $\frac{18}{42}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{9}{28}$

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