What is 85/33 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{85}{33}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{33} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{85}{33} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 2 = 66$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{33} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{510}{66}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{66}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $66$. The GCD of $510$ and $66$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 6}{66 \div 6} = \frac{85}{11}$

Answer $\frac{85}{33}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{85}{11}$

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