What is 85/70 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{85}{70}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{70} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{85}{70} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 9 = 630$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{70} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{170}{630}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{630}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $630$. The GCD of $170$ and $630$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 10}{630 \div 10} = \frac{17}{63}$

Answer $\frac{85}{70}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{17}{63}$

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