What is 85/39 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{85}{39}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{39} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{85}{39} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 5 = 195$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{39} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{510}{195}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{195}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $195$. The GCD of $510$ and $195$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 15}{195 \div 15} = \frac{34}{13}$

Answer $\frac{85}{39}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{34}{13}$

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