What is 85/75 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{85}{75}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{75} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{85}{75} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 7 = 595$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{75} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{595}{600}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{595}{600}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $595$ and $600$. The GCD of $595$ and $600$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{595 \div 5}{600 \div 5} = \frac{119}{120}$

Answer $\frac{85}{75}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{119}{120}$

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