What is 85/42 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{85}{42}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{42} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{85}{42} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{42} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{340}{42}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{340}{42}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $340$ and $42$. The GCD of $340$ and $42$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{340 \div 2}{42 \div 2} = \frac{170}{21}$

Answer $\frac{85}{42}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{170}{21}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,