What is 76/42 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{76}{42}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{42} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{76}{42} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 5 = 380$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{42} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{380}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{380}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $380$ and $168$. The GCD of $380$ and $168$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{380 \div 4}{168 \div 4} = \frac{95}{42}$

Answer $\frac{76}{42}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{95}{42}$

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