What is 83/85 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{83}{85}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{85} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{83}{85} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 4 = 332$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 5 = 425$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{85} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{332}{425}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{332}{425}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $332$ and $425$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{83}{85}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{332}{425}$

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