What is 85/88 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{85}{88}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{88} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{85}{88} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 4 = 352$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{88} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{510}{352}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{352}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $352$. The GCD of $510$ and $352$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 2}{352 \div 2} = \frac{255}{176}$

Answer $\frac{85}{88}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{255}{176}$

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