What is 42/72 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{42}{72}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{72} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{42}{72} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{72} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{336}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{336}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $336$ and $144$. The GCD of $336$ and $144$ is $48$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{336 \div 48}{144 \div 48} = \frac{7}{3}$

Answer $\frac{42}{72}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{7}{3}$

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