What is 54/42 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{54}{42}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{42} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{54}{42} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{42} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{270}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{270}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $270$ and $336$. The GCD of $270$ and $336$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{270 \div 6}{336 \div 6} = \frac{45}{56}$

Answer $\frac{54}{42}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{45}{56}$

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