What is 95/42 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{95}{42}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{95}{42} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{95}{42} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $95 \times 8 = 760$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{95}{42} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{760}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{760}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $760$ and $84$. The GCD of $760$ and $84$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{760 \div 4}{84 \div 4} = \frac{190}{21}$

Answer $\frac{95}{42}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{190}{21}$

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