What is 85/60 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{85}{60}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{60} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{85}{60} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 1 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 6 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{60} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{85}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{85}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $85$ and $360$. The GCD of $85$ and $360$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{85 \div 5}{360 \div 5} = \frac{17}{72}$

Answer $\frac{85}{60}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{17}{72}$

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