What is 35/42 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{35}{42}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{42} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{35}{42} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 5 = 175$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{42} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{175}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{175}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $175$ and $168$. The GCD of $175$ and $168$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{175 \div 7}{168 \div 7} = \frac{25}{24}$

Answer $\frac{35}{42}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{25}{24}$

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