What is 85/17 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{85}{17}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{17} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{85}{17} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 1 = 17$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{17} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{255}{17}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{255}{17}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $255$ and $17$. The GCD of $255$ and $17$ is $17$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{255 \div 17}{17 \div 17} = \frac{15}{1}$

Answer $\frac{85}{17}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{15}{1}$

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