What is 42/46 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{42}{46}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{46} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{42}{46} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 8 = 368$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{46} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{168}{368}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{368}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $368$. The GCD of $168$ and $368$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 8}{368 \div 8} = \frac{21}{46}$

Answer $\frac{42}{46}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{21}{46}$

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