What is 85/54 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{85}{54}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{54} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{85}{54} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 2 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{54} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{255}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{255}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $255$ and $108$. The GCD of $255$ and $108$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{255 \div 3}{108 \div 3} = \frac{85}{36}$

Answer $\frac{85}{54}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{85}{36}$

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