What is 34/85 Divided By 1/9

Solving $\frac{34}{85}\div\frac{1}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{85} \div \frac{1}{9} = \frac{34}{85} \times \frac{9}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 9 = 306$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 1 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{85} \times \frac{1}{9} = \frac{306}{85}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{306}{85}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $306$ and $85$. The GCD of $306$ and $85$ is $17$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{306 \div 17}{85 \div 17} = \frac{18}{5}$

Answer $\frac{34}{85}\div\frac{1}{9} = \frac{18}{5}$

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