What is 42/74 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{42}{74}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{74} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{42}{74} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 7 = 518$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{74} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{336}{518}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{336}{518}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $336$ and $518$. The GCD of $336$ and $518$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{336 \div 14}{518 \div 14} = \frac{24}{37}$

Answer $\frac{42}{74}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{24}{37}$

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