What is 54/85 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{54}{85}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{85} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{54}{85} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 1 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{85} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{54}{340}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{340}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $340$. The GCD of $54$ and $340$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 2}{340 \div 2} = \frac{27}{170}$

Answer $\frac{54}{85}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{27}{170}$

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