What is 75/85 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{75}{85}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{85} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{75}{85} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{85} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{225}{765}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{765}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $765$. The GCD of $225$ and $765$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 45}{765 \div 45} = \frac{5}{17}$

Answer $\frac{75}{85}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{5}{17}$

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