What is 42/91 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{42}{91}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{91} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{42}{91} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 8 = 728$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{91} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{126}{728}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{728}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $728$. The GCD of $126$ and $728$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 14}{728 \div 14} = \frac{9}{52}$

Answer $\frac{42}{91}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{9}{52}$

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