What is 85/53 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{85}{53}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{53} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{85}{53} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 1 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{53} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{85}{424}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{85}{424}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $85$ and $424$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{85}{53}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{85}{424}$

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