What is 57/85 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{57}{85}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{85} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{57}{85} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 7 = 399$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{85} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{399}{765}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{399}{765}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $399$ and $765$. The GCD of $399$ and $765$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{399 \div 3}{765 \div 3} = \frac{133}{255}$

Answer $\frac{57}{85}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{133}{255}$

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