What is 85/95 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{85}{95}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{95} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{85}{95} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 7 = 665$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{95} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{255}{665}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{255}{665}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $255$ and $665$. The GCD of $255$ and $665$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{255 \div 5}{665 \div 5} = \frac{51}{133}$

Answer $\frac{85}{95}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{51}{133}$

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