What is 42/12 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{42}{12}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{12} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{42}{12} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{12} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{42}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{42}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $42$ and $84$. The GCD of $42$ and $84$ is $42$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{42 \div 42}{84 \div 42} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{42}{12}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{1}{2}$

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