What is 42/61 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{42}{61}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{61} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{42}{61} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 9 = 549$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{61} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{210}{549}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{549}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $549$. The GCD of $210$ and $549$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 3}{549 \div 3} = \frac{70}{183}$

Answer $\frac{42}{61}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{70}{183}$

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