What is 42/52 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{42}{52}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{52} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{42}{52} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 2 = 104$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{52} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{210}{104}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{104}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $104$. The GCD of $210$ and $104$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 2}{104 \div 2} = \frac{105}{52}$

Answer $\frac{42}{52}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{105}{52}$

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