What is 28/42 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{42} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{28}{42} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 7 = 196$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{42} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{196}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{196}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $196$ and $336$. The GCD of $196$ and $336$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{196 \div 28}{336 \div 28} = \frac{7}{12}$

Answer $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{7}{12}$

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