What is 72/42 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{72}{42}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{42} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{72}{42} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{42} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{360}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $336$. The GCD of $360$ and $336$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 24}{336 \div 24} = \frac{15}{14}$

Answer $\frac{72}{42}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{15}{14}$

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