What is 85/89 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{85}{89}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{89} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{85}{89} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 6 = 534$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{89} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{680}{534}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{680}{534}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $680$ and $534$. The GCD of $680$ and $534$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{680 \div 2}{534 \div 2} = \frac{340}{267}$

Answer $\frac{85}{89}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{340}{267}$

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