What is 85/74 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{85}{74}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{74} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{85}{74} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 5 = 370$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{74} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{765}{370}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{765}{370}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $765$ and $370$. The GCD of $765$ and $370$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{765 \div 5}{370 \div 5} = \frac{153}{74}$

Answer $\frac{85}{74}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{153}{74}$

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