What is 85/34 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{85}{34}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{34} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{85}{34} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 7 = 595$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 1 = 34$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{34} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{595}{34}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{595}{34}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $595$ and $34$. The GCD of $595$ and $34$ is $17$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{595 \div 17}{34 \div 17} = \frac{35}{2}$

Answer $\frac{85}{34}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{35}{2}$

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