What is 85/46 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{85}{46}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{46} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{85}{46} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{46} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{510}{230}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{230}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $230$. The GCD of $510$ and $230$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 10}{230 \div 10} = \frac{51}{23}$

Answer $\frac{85}{46}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{51}{23}$

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