What is 46/12 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{46}{12}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{12} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{46}{12} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{12} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{230}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{230}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $230$ and $84$. The GCD of $230$ and $84$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{230 \div 2}{84 \div 2} = \frac{115}{42}$

Answer $\frac{46}{12}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{115}{42}$

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