What is 42/12 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{42}{12}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{12} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{42}{12} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{12} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{294}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{294}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $294$ and $96$. The GCD of $294$ and $96$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{294 \div 6}{96 \div 6} = \frac{49}{16}$

Answer $\frac{42}{12}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{49}{16}$

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