What is 22/85 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{22}{85}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{85} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{22}{85} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 6 = 132$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{85} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{132}{170}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{132}{170}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $132$ and $170$. The GCD of $132$ and $170$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{132 \div 2}{170 \div 2} = \frac{66}{85}$

Answer $\frac{22}{85}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{66}{85}$

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