What is 12/42 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{12}{42}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{42} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{12}{42} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{42} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{60}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $336$. The GCD of $60$ and $336$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 12}{336 \div 12} = \frac{5}{28}$

Answer $\frac{12}{42}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{5}{28}$

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