What is 89/42 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{89}{42}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{42} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{89}{42} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 4 = 356$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{42} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{356}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{356}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $356$ and $210$. The GCD of $356$ and $210$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{356 \div 2}{210 \div 2} = \frac{178}{105}$

Answer $\frac{89}{42}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{178}{105}$

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