What is 63/85 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{63}{85}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{85} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{63}{85} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 5 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 7 = 595$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{85} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{315}{595}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{595}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $595$. The GCD of $315$ and $595$ is $35$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 35}{595 \div 35} = \frac{9}{17}$

Answer $\frac{63}{85}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{9}{17}$

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