What is 42/72 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{42}{72}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{72} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{42}{72} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{72} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{294}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{294}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $294$ and $360$. The GCD of $294$ and $360$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{294 \div 6}{360 \div 6} = \frac{49}{60}$

Answer $\frac{42}{72}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{49}{60}$

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