What is 42/95 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{95} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{42}{95} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 7 = 665$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{95} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{210}{665}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{665}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $665$. The GCD of $210$ and $665$ is $35$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 35}{665 \div 35} = \frac{6}{19}$

Answer $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{6}{19}$

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