What is 46/42 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{46}{42}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{42} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{46}{42} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 1 = 46$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{42} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{46}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{46}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $46$ and $210$. The GCD of $46$ and $210$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{46 \div 2}{210 \div 2} = \frac{23}{105}$

Answer $\frac{46}{42}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{23}{105}$

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