What is 42/12 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{42}{12}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{12} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{42}{12} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{12} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{210}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $24$. The GCD of $210$ and $24$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 6}{24 \div 6} = \frac{35}{4}$

Answer $\frac{42}{12}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{35}{4}$

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