What is 85/66 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{85}{66}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{66} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{85}{66} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 7 = 462$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{66} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{170}{462}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{462}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $462$. The GCD of $170$ and $462$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 2}{462 \div 2} = \frac{85}{231}$

Answer $\frac{85}{66}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{85}{231}$

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