What is 42/18 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{42}{18}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{18} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{42}{18} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 4 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{18} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{42}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{42}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $42$ and $72$. The GCD of $42$ and $72$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{42 \div 6}{72 \div 6} = \frac{7}{12}$

Answer $\frac{42}{18}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{7}{12}$

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