What is 85/75 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{85}{75}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{75} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{85}{75} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 1 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 7 = 525$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{75} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{85}{525}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{85}{525}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $85$ and $525$. The GCD of $85$ and $525$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{85 \div 5}{525 \div 5} = \frac{17}{105}$

Answer $\frac{85}{75}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{17}{105}$

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