What is 43/85 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{43}{85}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{85} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{43}{85} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 8 = 344$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{85} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{344}{510}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{344}{510}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $344$ and $510$. The GCD of $344$ and $510$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{344 \div 2}{510 \div 2} = \frac{172}{255}$

Answer $\frac{43}{85}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{172}{255}$

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