What is 85/57 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{85}{57}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{57} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{85}{57} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{57} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{510}{456}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{456}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $456$. The GCD of $510$ and $456$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 6}{456 \div 6} = \frac{85}{76}$

Answer $\frac{85}{57}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{85}{76}$

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