What is 95/70 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{95}{70}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{95}{70} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{95}{70} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $95 \times 9 = 855$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{95}{70} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{855}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{855}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $855$ and $560$. The GCD of $855$ and $560$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{855 \div 5}{560 \div 5} = \frac{171}{112}$

Answer $\frac{95}{70}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{171}{112}$

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