What is 85/35 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{85}{35}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{35} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{85}{35} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 9 = 315$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{35} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{340}{315}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{340}{315}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $340$ and $315$. The GCD of $340$ and $315$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{340 \div 5}{315 \div 5} = \frac{68}{63}$

Answer $\frac{85}{35}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{68}{63}$

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