What is 85/88 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{85}{88}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{88} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{85}{88} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{88} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{340}{792}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{340}{792}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $340$ and $792$. The GCD of $340$ and $792$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{340 \div 4}{792 \div 4} = \frac{85}{198}$

Answer $\frac{85}{88}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{85}{198}$

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