What is 85/60 Divided By 3/4

Solving $\frac{85}{60}\div\frac{3}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{60} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{85}{60} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{60} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{340}{180}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{340}{180}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $340$ and $180$. The GCD of $340$ and $180$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{340 \div 20}{180 \div 20} = \frac{17}{9}$

Answer $\frac{85}{60}\div\frac{3}{4} = \frac{17}{9}$

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