What is 42/35 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{42}{35}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{35} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{42}{35} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 9 = 315$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{35} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{210}{315}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{315}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $315$. The GCD of $210$ and $315$ is $105$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 105}{315 \div 105} = \frac{2}{3}$

Answer $\frac{42}{35}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{2}{3}$

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