What is 42/95 Divided By 7/2

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 7 = 665$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{95} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{84}{665}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{665}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $665$. The GCD of $84$ and $665$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 7}{665 \div 7} = \frac{12}{95}$

Answer $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{12}{95}$

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