What is 52/42 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{52}{42}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{42} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{52}{42} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 8 = 416$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{42} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{416}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{416}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $416$ and $252$. The GCD of $416$ and $252$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{416 \div 4}{252 \div 4} = \frac{104}{63}$

Answer $\frac{52}{42}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{104}{63}$

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