What is 46/42 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{46}{42}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{42} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{46}{42} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 8 = 368$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{42} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{368}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{368}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $368$ and $168$. The GCD of $368$ and $168$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{368 \div 8}{168 \div 8} = \frac{46}{21}$

Answer $\frac{46}{42}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{46}{21}$

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