What is 85/53 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{85}{53}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{53} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{85}{53} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{53} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{255}{106}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{255}{106}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $255$ and $106$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{85}{53}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{255}{106}$

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