What is 42/12 Divided By 3/8

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{12} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{336}{36}$

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

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

Answer $\frac{42}{12}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{28}{3}$

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