What is 85/89 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{85}{89}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{89} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{85}{89} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 5 = 445$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{89} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{510}{445}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{445}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $445$. The GCD of $510$ and $445$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 5}{445 \div 5} = \frac{102}{89}$

Answer $\frac{85}{89}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{102}{89}$

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