What is 85/72 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{85}{72}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{72} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{85}{72} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{72} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{255}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{255}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $255$ and $504$. The GCD of $255$ and $504$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{255 \div 3}{504 \div 3} = \frac{85}{168}$

Answer $\frac{85}{72}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{85}{168}$

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