What is 85/98 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{85}{98}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{98} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{85}{98} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 9 = 882$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{98} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{680}{882}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{680}{882}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $680$ and $882$. The GCD of $680$ and $882$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{680 \div 2}{882 \div 2} = \frac{340}{441}$

Answer $\frac{85}{98}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{340}{441}$

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