What is 42/46 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{42}{46}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{46} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{42}{46} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 8 = 368$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{46} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{126}{368}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{368}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $368$. The GCD of $126$ and $368$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 2}{368 \div 2} = \frac{63}{184}$

Answer $\frac{42}{46}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{63}{184}$

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