What is 85/91 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{85}{91}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{91} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{85}{91} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 5 = 455$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{91} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{170}{455}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{455}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $455$. The GCD of $170$ and $455$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 5}{455 \div 5} = \frac{34}{91}$

Answer $\frac{85}{91}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{34}{91}$

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