What is 34/42 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{34}{42}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{42} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{34}{42} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 5 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{42} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{170}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $84$. The GCD of $170$ and $84$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 2}{84 \div 2} = \frac{85}{42}$

Answer $\frac{34}{42}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{85}{42}$

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