What is 42/95 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{95} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{42}{95} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 2 = 190$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{95} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{294}{190}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{294}{190}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $294$ and $190$. The GCD of $294$ and $190$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{294 \div 2}{190 \div 2} = \frac{147}{95}$

Answer $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{147}{95}$

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