What is 42/17 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{42}{17}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{17} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{42}{17} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{17} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{84}{85}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{84}{85}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $84$ and $85$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{42}{17}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{84}{85}$

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