What is 42/70 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{42}{70}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{70} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{42}{70} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{70} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{210}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $560$. The GCD of $210$ and $560$ is $70$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 70}{560 \div 70} = \frac{3}{8}$

Answer $\frac{42}{70}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{3}{8}$

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