What is 85/66 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{85}{66}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{66} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{85}{66} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 2 = 132$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{66} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{255}{132}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{255}{132}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $255$ and $132$. The GCD of $255$ and $132$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{255 \div 3}{132 \div 3} = \frac{85}{44}$

Answer $\frac{85}{66}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{85}{44}$

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