What is 85/17 Divided By 9/6

Solving $\frac{85}{17}\div\frac{9}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{17} \div \frac{9}{6} = \frac{85}{17} \times \frac{6}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{17} \times \frac{9}{6} = \frac{510}{153}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{153}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $153$. The GCD of $510$ and $153$ is $51$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 51}{153 \div 51} = \frac{10}{3}$

Answer $\frac{85}{17}\div\frac{9}{6} = \frac{10}{3}$

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