What is 75/95 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{75}{95}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{95} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{75}{95} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 7 = 665$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{95} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{600}{665}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{600}{665}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $600$ and $665$. The GCD of $600$ and $665$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{600 \div 5}{665 \div 5} = \frac{120}{133}$

Answer $\frac{75}{95}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{120}{133}$

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