What is 52/85 Divided By 6/1

Answer: 5285÷61\frac{52}{85}\div\frac{6}{1} = 26255\frac{26}{255}

Solving 5285÷61\frac{52}{85}\div\frac{6}{1}

  • Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

5285÷61=5285×16\frac{52}{85} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{52}{85} \times \frac{1}{6}

  • Multiply the Numerators: 52×1=5252 \times 1 = 52
  • Multiply the Denominators: 85×6=51085 \times 6 = 510
  • Form the New Fraction: 5285×61=52510\frac{52}{85} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{52}{510}

Let's Simplify 52510\frac{52}{510}

  • Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 5252 and 510510. The GCD of 5252 and 510510 is 22.
  • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:52÷2510÷2=26255\frac{52 \div 2}{510 \div 2} = \frac{26}{255}

Answer 5285÷61=26255\frac{52}{85}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{26}{255}


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