What is 85/91 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{85}{91}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{91} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{85}{91} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 7 = 595$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 8 = 728$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{91} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{595}{728}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{595}{728}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $595$ and $728$. The GCD of $595$ and $728$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{595 \div 7}{728 \div 7} = \frac{85}{104}$

Answer $\frac{85}{91}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{85}{104}$

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