What is 85/35 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{85}{35}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{35} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{85}{35} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 5 = 425$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 6 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{35} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{425}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{425}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $425$ and $210$. The GCD of $425$ and $210$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{425 \div 5}{210 \div 5} = \frac{85}{42}$

Answer $\frac{85}{35}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{85}{42}$

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