What is 42/88 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{42}{88}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{88} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{42}{88} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 8 = 704$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{88} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{84}{704}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{704}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $704$. The GCD of $84$ and $704$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 4}{704 \div 4} = \frac{21}{176}$

Answer $\frac{42}{88}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{21}{176}$

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