What is 85/45 Divided By 6/9

Solving $\frac{85}{45}\div\frac{6}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{45} \div \frac{6}{9} = \frac{85}{45} \times \frac{9}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 6 = 270$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{45} \times \frac{6}{9} = \frac{765}{270}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{765}{270}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $765$ and $270$. The GCD of $765$ and $270$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{765 \div 45}{270 \div 45} = \frac{17}{6}$

Answer $\frac{85}{45}\div\frac{6}{9} = \frac{17}{6}$

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