What is 62/85 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{62}{85}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{85} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{62}{85} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 7 = 434$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{85} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{434}{510}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{434}{510}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $434$ and $510$. The GCD of $434$ and $510$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{434 \div 2}{510 \div 2} = \frac{217}{255}$

Answer $\frac{62}{85}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{217}{255}$

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