What is 85/50 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{85}{50}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{50} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{85}{50} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 5 = 425$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{50} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{425}{50}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{425}{50}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $425$ and $50$. The GCD of $425$ and $50$ is $25$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{425 \div 25}{50 \div 25} = \frac{17}{2}$

Answer $\frac{85}{50}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{17}{2}$

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