What is 42/48 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{42}{48}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{48} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{42}{48} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{48} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{210}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $144$. The GCD of $210$ and $144$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 6}{144 \div 6} = \frac{35}{24}$

Answer $\frac{42}{48}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{35}{24}$

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