What is 85/28 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{85}{28}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{28} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{85}{28} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 7 = 595$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{28} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{595}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{595}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $595$ and $252$. The GCD of $595$ and $252$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{595 \div 7}{252 \div 7} = \frac{85}{36}$

Answer $\frac{85}{28}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{85}{36}$

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