What is 62/85 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{62}{85}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{85} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{62}{85} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 5 = 310$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{85} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{310}{765}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{310}{765}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $310$ and $765$. The GCD of $310$ and $765$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{310 \div 5}{765 \div 5} = \frac{62}{153}$

Answer $\frac{62}{85}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{62}{153}$

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