What is 61/42 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{61}{42}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{42} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{61}{42} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 8 = 488$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{42} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{488}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{488}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $488$ and $210$. The GCD of $488$ and $210$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{488 \div 2}{210 \div 2} = \frac{244}{105}$

Answer $\frac{61}{42}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{244}{105}$

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