What is 85/62 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{85}{62}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{62} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{85}{62} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 5 = 310$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{62} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{510}{310}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{310}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $310$. The GCD of $510$ and $310$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 10}{310 \div 10} = \frac{51}{31}$

Answer $\frac{85}{62}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{51}{31}$

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