What is 85/72 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{85}{72}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{72} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{85}{72} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{72} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{170}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $216$. The GCD of $170$ and $216$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 2}{216 \div 2} = \frac{85}{108}$

Answer $\frac{85}{72}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{85}{108}$

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