What is 42/50 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{42}{50}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{50} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{42}{50} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 4 = 200$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{50} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{84}{200}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{200}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $200$. The GCD of $84$ and $200$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 4}{200 \div 4} = \frac{21}{50}$

Answer $\frac{42}{50}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{21}{50}$

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