What is 95/70 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{95}{70}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{95}{70} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{95}{70} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $95 \times 9 = 855$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 5 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{95}{70} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{855}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{855}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $855$ and $350$. The GCD of $855$ and $350$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{855 \div 5}{350 \div 5} = \frac{171}{70}$

Answer $\frac{95}{70}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{171}{70}$

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