What is 85/99 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{85}{99}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{99} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{85}{99} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 4 = 396$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{99} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{680}{396}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{680}{396}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $680$ and $396$. The GCD of $680$ and $396$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{680 \div 4}{396 \div 4} = \frac{170}{99}$

Answer $\frac{85}{99}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{170}{99}$

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