What is 42/48 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{42}{48}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{48} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{42}{48} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 4 = 192$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{48} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{336}{192}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{336}{192}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $336$ and $192$. The GCD of $336$ and $192$ is $48$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{336 \div 48}{192 \div 48} = \frac{7}{4}$

Answer $\frac{42}{48}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{7}{4}$

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