What is 85/62 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{85}{62}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{62} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{85}{62} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 5 = 425$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 2 = 124$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{62} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{425}{124}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{425}{124}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $425$ and $124$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{85}{62}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{425}{124}$

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