What is 85/34 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{85}{34}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{34} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{85}{34} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 5 = 170$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{34} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{680}{170}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{680}{170}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $680$ and $170$. The GCD of $680$ and $170$ is $170$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{680 \div 170}{170 \div 170} = \frac{4}{1}$

Answer $\frac{85}{34}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{4}{1}$

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