What is 85/93 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{85}{93}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{93} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{85}{93} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Multiply the Denominators: $93 \times 8 = 744$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{93} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{765}{744}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{765}{744}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $765$ and $744$. The GCD of $765$ and $744$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{765 \div 3}{744 \div 3} = \frac{255}{248}$

Answer $\frac{85}{93}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{255}{248}$

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