What is 88/85 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{88}{85}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{85} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{88}{85} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{85} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{440}{510}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{440}{510}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $440$ and $510$. The GCD of $440$ and $510$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{440 \div 10}{510 \div 10} = \frac{44}{51}$

Answer $\frac{88}{85}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{44}{51}$

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