What is 85/62 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{85}{62}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{62} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{85}{62} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 2 = 124$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{62} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{340}{124}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{340}{124}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $340$ and $124$. The GCD of $340$ and $124$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{340 \div 4}{124 \div 4} = \frac{85}{31}$

Answer $\frac{85}{62}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{85}{31}$

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