What is 42/52 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{42}{52}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{52} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{42}{52} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 1 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{52} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{336}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{336}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $336$ and $52$. The GCD of $336$ and $52$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{336 \div 4}{52 \div 4} = \frac{84}{13}$

Answer $\frac{42}{52}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{84}{13}$

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