What is 85/95 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{85}{95}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{95} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{85}{95} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 8 = 760$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{95} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{340}{760}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{340}{760}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $340$ and $760$. The GCD of $340$ and $760$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{340 \div 20}{760 \div 20} = \frac{17}{38}$

Answer $\frac{85}{95}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{17}{38}$

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