What is 85/53 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{85}{53}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{53} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{85}{53} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 4 = 212$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{53} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{170}{212}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{212}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $212$. The GCD of $170$ and $212$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 2}{212 \div 2} = \frac{85}{106}$

Answer $\frac{85}{53}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{85}{106}$

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