What is 48/42 Divided By 4/7

Solving $\frac{48}{42}\div\frac{4}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{42} \div \frac{4}{7} = \frac{48}{42} \times \frac{7}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{42} \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{336}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{336}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $336$ and $168$. The GCD of $336$ and $168$ is $168$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{336 \div 168}{168 \div 168} = \frac{2}{1}$

Answer $\frac{48}{42}\div\frac{4}{7} = \frac{2}{1}$

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