What is 85/35 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{85}{35}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{35} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{85}{35} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 3 = 105$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{35} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{510}{105}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{105}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $105$. The GCD of $510$ and $105$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 15}{105 \div 15} = \frac{34}{7}$

Answer $\frac{85}{35}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{34}{7}$

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