What is 85/48 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{85}{48}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{48} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{85}{48} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{48} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{510}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $48$. The GCD of $510$ and $48$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 6}{48 \div 6} = \frac{85}{8}$

Answer $\frac{85}{48}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{85}{8}$

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