What is 85/95 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{85}{95}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{95} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{85}{95} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 1 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 8 = 760$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{95} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{85}{760}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{85}{760}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $85$ and $760$. The GCD of $85$ and $760$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{85 \div 5}{760 \div 5} = \frac{17}{152}$

Answer $\frac{85}{95}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{17}{152}$

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