What is 42/48 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{42}{48}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{48} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{42}{48} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{48} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{42}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{42}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $42$ and $240$. The GCD of $42$ and $240$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{42 \div 6}{240 \div 6} = \frac{7}{40}$

Answer $\frac{42}{48}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{7}{40}$

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