What is 42/93 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{42}{93}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{93} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{42}{93} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $93 \times 8 = 744$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{93} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{168}{744}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{744}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $744$. The GCD of $168$ and $744$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 24}{744 \div 24} = \frac{7}{31}$

Answer $\frac{42}{93}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{7}{31}$

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