What is 60/42 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{60}{42}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{42} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{60}{42} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{42} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{60}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $168$. The GCD of $60$ and $168$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 12}{168 \div 12} = \frac{5}{14}$

Answer $\frac{60}{42}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{5}{14}$

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