What is 95/42 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{95}{42}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{95}{42} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{95}{42} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $95 \times 9 = 855$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{95}{42} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{855}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{855}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $855$ and $210$. The GCD of $855$ and $210$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{855 \div 15}{210 \div 15} = \frac{57}{14}$

Answer $\frac{95}{42}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{57}{14}$

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