What is 85/11 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{85}{11}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{11} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{85}{11} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $11 \times 8 = 88$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{11} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{510}{88}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{88}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $88$. The GCD of $510$ and $88$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 2}{88 \div 2} = \frac{255}{44}$

Answer $\frac{85}{11}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{255}{44}$

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