What is 42/95 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{95} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{42}{95} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 6 = 570$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{95} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{336}{570}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{336}{570}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $336$ and $570$. The GCD of $336$ and $570$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{336 \div 6}{570 \div 6} = \frac{56}{95}$

Answer $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{56}{95}$

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