What is 62/42 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{62}{42}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{42} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{62}{42} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 5 = 310$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{42} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{310}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{310}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $310$ and $168$. The GCD of $310$ and $168$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{310 \div 2}{168 \div 2} = \frac{155}{84}$

Answer $\frac{62}{42}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{155}{84}$

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