What is 46/85 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{46}{85}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{85} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{46}{85} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 6 = 276$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{85} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{276}{680}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{276}{680}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $276$ and $680$. The GCD of $276$ and $680$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{276 \div 4}{680 \div 4} = \frac{69}{170}$

Answer $\frac{46}{85}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{69}{170}$

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