What is 85/28 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{85}{28}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{28} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{85}{28} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{28} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{255}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{255}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $255$ and $252$. The GCD of $255$ and $252$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{255 \div 3}{252 \div 3} = \frac{85}{84}$

Answer $\frac{85}{28}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{85}{84}$

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