What is 28/42 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{42} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{28}{42} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 1 = 28$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{42} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{28}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{28}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $28$ and $210$. The GCD of $28$ and $210$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{28 \div 14}{210 \div 14} = \frac{2}{15}$

Answer $\frac{28}{42}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{2}{15}$

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