What is 85/50 Divided By 6/4

Solving $\frac{85}{50}\div\frac{6}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{50} \div \frac{6}{4} = \frac{85}{50} \times \frac{4}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 6 = 300$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{50} \times \frac{6}{4} = \frac{340}{300}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{340}{300}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $340$ and $300$. The GCD of $340$ and $300$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{340 \div 20}{300 \div 20} = \frac{17}{15}$

Answer $\frac{85}{50}\div\frac{6}{4} = \frac{17}{15}$

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