What is 85/54 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{85}{54}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{54} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{85}{54} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 1 = 54$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{54} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{340}{54}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{340}{54}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $340$ and $54$. The GCD of $340$ and $54$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{340 \div 2}{54 \div 2} = \frac{170}{27}$

Answer $\frac{85}{54}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{170}{27}$

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