What is 34/85 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{34}{85}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{85} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{34}{85} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 6 = 204$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 1 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{85} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{204}{85}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{204}{85}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $204$ and $85$. The GCD of $204$ and $85$ is $17$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{204 \div 17}{85 \div 17} = \frac{12}{5}$

Answer $\frac{34}{85}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{12}{5}$

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