What is 95/42 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{95}{42}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{95}{42} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{95}{42} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $95 \times 7 = 665$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{95}{42} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{665}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{665}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $665$ and $336$. The GCD of $665$ and $336$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{665 \div 7}{336 \div 7} = \frac{95}{48}$

Answer $\frac{95}{42}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{95}{48}$

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