What is 85/60 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{85}{60}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{60} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{85}{60} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{60} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{255}{540}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{255}{540}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $255$ and $540$. The GCD of $255$ and $540$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{255 \div 15}{540 \div 15} = \frac{17}{36}$

Answer $\frac{85}{60}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{17}{36}$

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