What is 85/62 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{85}{62}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{62} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{85}{62} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 9 = 558$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{62} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{340}{558}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{340}{558}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $340$ and $558$. The GCD of $340$ and $558$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{340 \div 2}{558 \div 2} = \frac{170}{279}$

Answer $\frac{85}{62}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{170}{279}$

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