What is 85/38 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{85}{38}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{38} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{85}{38} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 6 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{38} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{170}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $228$. The GCD of $170$ and $228$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 2}{228 \div 2} = \frac{85}{114}$

Answer $\frac{85}{38}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{85}{114}$

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