What is 85/74 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{85}{74}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{74} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{85}{74} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 7 = 518$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{74} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{680}{518}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{680}{518}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $680$ and $518$. The GCD of $680$ and $518$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{680 \div 2}{518 \div 2} = \frac{340}{259}$

Answer $\frac{85}{74}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{340}{259}$

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