What is 85/63 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{85}{63}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{63} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{85}{63} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 5 = 315$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{63} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{170}{315}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{315}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $315$. The GCD of $170$ and $315$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 5}{315 \div 5} = \frac{34}{63}$

Answer $\frac{85}{63}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{34}{63}$

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