What is 85/34 Divided By 7/6

Solving $\frac{85}{34}\div\frac{7}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{34} \div \frac{7}{6} = \frac{85}{34} \times \frac{6}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 7 = 238$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{34} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{510}{238}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{238}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $238$. The GCD of $510$ and $238$ is $34$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 34}{238 \div 34} = \frac{15}{7}$

Answer $\frac{85}{34}\div\frac{7}{6} = \frac{15}{7}$

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