What is 85/57 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{85}{57}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{57} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{85}{57} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 1 = 57$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{57} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{510}{57}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{57}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $57$. The GCD of $510$ and $57$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 3}{57 \div 3} = \frac{170}{19}$

Answer $\frac{85}{57}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{170}{19}$

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