What is 85/39 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{85}{39}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{39} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{85}{39} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 7 = 273$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{39} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{255}{273}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{255}{273}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $255$ and $273$. The GCD of $255$ and $273$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{255 \div 3}{273 \div 3} = \frac{85}{91}$

Answer $\frac{85}{39}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{85}{91}$

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