What is 85/95 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{85}{95}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{95} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{85}{95} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 9 = 855$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{95} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{170}{855}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{855}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $855$. The GCD of $170$ and $855$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 5}{855 \div 5} = \frac{34}{171}$

Answer $\frac{85}{95}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{34}{171}$

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