What is 42/95 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{95} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{42}{95} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 9 = 855$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{95} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{210}{855}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{855}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $855$. The GCD of $210$ and $855$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 15}{855 \div 15} = \frac{14}{57}$

Answer $\frac{42}{95}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{14}{57}$

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