What is 42/74 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{42}{74}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{74} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{42}{74} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 3 = 222$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{74} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{210}{222}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{222}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $222$. The GCD of $210$ and $222$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 6}{222 \div 6} = \frac{35}{37}$

Answer $\frac{42}{74}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{35}{37}$

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