What is 85/61 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{85}{61}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{61} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{85}{61} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 6 = 366$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{61} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{680}{366}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{680}{366}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $680$ and $366$. The GCD of $680$ and $366$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{680 \div 2}{366 \div 2} = \frac{340}{183}$

Answer $\frac{85}{61}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{340}{183}$

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