What is 75/42 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{75}{42}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{42} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{75}{42} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 7 = 525$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{42} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{525}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{525}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $525$ and $210$. The GCD of $525$ and $210$ is $105$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{525 \div 105}{210 \div 105} = \frac{5}{2}$

Answer $\frac{75}{42}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{5}{2}$

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