What is 85/17 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{85}{17}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{17} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{85}{17} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{17} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{765}{85}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{765}{85}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $765$ and $85$. The GCD of $765$ and $85$ is $85$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{765 \div 85}{85 \div 85} = \frac{9}{1}$

Answer $\frac{85}{17}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{9}{1}$

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