What is 85/50 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{85}{50}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{50} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{85}{50} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 5 = 250$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{50} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{170}{250}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{250}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $250$. The GCD of $170$ and $250$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 10}{250 \div 10} = \frac{17}{25}$

Answer $\frac{85}{50}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{17}{25}$

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