What is 42/57 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{42}{57}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{57} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{42}{57} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 5 = 285$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{57} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{42}{285}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{42}{285}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $42$ and $285$. The GCD of $42$ and $285$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{42 \div 3}{285 \div 3} = \frac{14}{95}$

Answer $\frac{42}{57}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{14}{95}$

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