What is 75/85 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{75}{85}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{85} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{75}{85} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 6 = 450$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 1 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{85} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{450}{85}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{450}{85}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $450$ and $85$. The GCD of $450$ and $85$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{450 \div 5}{85 \div 5} = \frac{90}{17}$

Answer $\frac{75}{85}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{90}{17}$

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