What is 42/22 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{42}{22}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{22} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{42}{22} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 2 = 44$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{22} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{168}{44}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{44}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $44$. The GCD of $168$ and $44$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 4}{44 \div 4} = \frac{42}{11}$

Answer $\frac{42}{22}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{42}{11}$

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