What is 75/42 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{75}{42}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{42} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{75}{42} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{42} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{600}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{600}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $600$ and $210$. The GCD of $600$ and $210$ is $30$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{600 \div 30}{210 \div 30} = \frac{20}{7}$

Answer $\frac{75}{42}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{20}{7}$

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