What is 75/85 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{75}{85}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{85} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{75}{85} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 2 = 150$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 7 = 595$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{85} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{150}{595}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{150}{595}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $150$ and $595$. The GCD of $150$ and $595$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{150 \div 5}{595 \div 5} = \frac{30}{119}$

Answer $\frac{75}{85}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{30}{119}$

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