What is 42/95 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{95} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{42}{95} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 4 = 380$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{95} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{210}{380}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{380}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $380$. The GCD of $210$ and $380$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 10}{380 \div 10} = \frac{21}{38}$

Answer $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{21}{38}$

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