What is 85/60 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{85}{60}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{60} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{85}{60} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{60} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{765}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{765}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $765$ and $120$. The GCD of $765$ and $120$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{765 \div 15}{120 \div 15} = \frac{51}{8}$

Answer $\frac{85}{60}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{51}{8}$

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