What is 35/42 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{35}{42}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{42} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{35}{42} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{42} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{280}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $168$. The GCD of $280$ and $168$ is $56$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 56}{168 \div 56} = \frac{5}{3}$

Answer $\frac{35}{42}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{5}{3}$

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