What is 76/85 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{76}{85}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{85} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{76}{85} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 5 = 380$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 7 = 595$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{85} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{380}{595}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{380}{595}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $380$ and $595$. The GCD of $380$ and $595$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{380 \div 5}{595 \div 5} = \frac{76}{119}$

Answer $\frac{76}{85}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{76}{119}$

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