What is 42/62 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{42}{62}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{62} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{42}{62} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 4 = 248$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{62} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{210}{248}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{248}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $248$. The GCD of $210$ and $248$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 2}{248 \div 2} = \frac{105}{124}$

Answer $\frac{42}{62}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{105}{124}$

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