What is 85/28 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{85}{28}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{28} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{85}{28} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 1 = 28$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{28} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{510}{28}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{28}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $28$. The GCD of $510$ and $28$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 2}{28 \div 2} = \frac{255}{14}$

Answer $\frac{85}{28}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{255}{14}$

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