What is 62/85 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{62}{85}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{85} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{62}{85} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 5 = 310$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{85} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{310}{340}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{310}{340}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $310$ and $340$. The GCD of $310$ and $340$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{310 \div 10}{340 \div 10} = \frac{31}{34}$

Answer $\frac{62}{85}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{31}{34}$

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