What is 75/85 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{75}{85}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{85} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{75}{85} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 9 = 675$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{85} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{675}{680}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{675}{680}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $675$ and $680$. The GCD of $675$ and $680$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{675 \div 5}{680 \div 5} = \frac{135}{136}$

Answer $\frac{75}{85}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{135}{136}$

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