What is 75/85 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{75}{85}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{85} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{75}{85} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 6 = 450$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{85} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{450}{255}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{450}{255}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $450$ and $255$. The GCD of $450$ and $255$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{450 \div 15}{255 \div 15} = \frac{30}{17}$

Answer $\frac{75}{85}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{30}{17}$

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