What is 85/66 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{85}{66}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{66} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{85}{66} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 2 = 132$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{66} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{765}{132}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{765}{132}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $765$ and $132$. The GCD of $765$ and $132$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{765 \div 3}{132 \div 3} = \frac{255}{44}$

Answer $\frac{85}{66}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{255}{44}$

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