What is 95/50 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{95}{50}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{95}{50} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{95}{50} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $95 \times 9 = 855$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{95}{50} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{855}{400}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{855}{400}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $855$ and $400$. The GCD of $855$ and $400$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{855 \div 5}{400 \div 5} = \frac{171}{80}$

Answer $\frac{95}{50}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{171}{80}$

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