What is 46/42 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{46}{42}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{42} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{46}{42} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 7 = 322$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{42} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{322}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{322}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $322$ and $210$. The GCD of $322$ and $210$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{322 \div 14}{210 \div 14} = \frac{23}{15}$

Answer $\frac{46}{42}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{23}{15}$

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