What is 85/42 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{85}{42}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{42} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{85}{42} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{42} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{765}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{765}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $765$ and $84$. The GCD of $765$ and $84$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{765 \div 3}{84 \div 3} = \frac{255}{28}$

Answer $\frac{85}{42}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{255}{28}$

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