What is 85/12 Divided By 3/4

Solving $\frac{85}{12}\div\frac{3}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{12} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{85}{12} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{12} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{340}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{340}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $340$ and $36$. The GCD of $340$ and $36$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{340 \div 4}{36 \div 4} = \frac{85}{9}$

Answer $\frac{85}{12}\div\frac{3}{4} = \frac{85}{9}$

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