What is 85/34 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{85}{34}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{34} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{85}{34} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 3 = 102$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{34} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{510}{102}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{102}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $102$. The GCD of $510$ and $102$ is $102$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 102}{102 \div 102} = \frac{5}{1}$

Answer $\frac{85}{34}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{5}{1}$

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