What is 85/57 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{85}{57}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{57} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{85}{57} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 4 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{57} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{765}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{765}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $765$ and $228$. The GCD of $765$ and $228$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{765 \div 3}{228 \div 3} = \frac{255}{76}$

Answer $\frac{85}{57}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{255}{76}$

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