What is 19/42 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{19}{42}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{42} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{19}{42} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 5 = 95$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{42} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{95}{42}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{95}{42}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $95$ and $42$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{19}{42}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{95}{42}$

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