What is 28/85 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{28}{85}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{85} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{28}{85} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 1 = 28$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 5 = 425$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{85} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{28}{425}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{28}{425}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $28$ and $425$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{28}{85}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{28}{425}$

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