What is 52/42 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{52}{42}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{42} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{52}{42} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 7 = 364$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{42} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{364}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{364}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $364$ and $210$. The GCD of $364$ and $210$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{364 \div 14}{210 \div 14} = \frac{26}{15}$

Answer $\frac{52}{42}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{26}{15}$

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