What is 50/85 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{50}{85}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{85} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{50}{85} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{85} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{50}{510}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{50}{510}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $50$ and $510$. The GCD of $50$ and $510$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{50 \div 10}{510 \div 10} = \frac{5}{51}$

Answer $\frac{50}{85}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{5}{51}$

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