What is 85/63 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{85}{63}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{63} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{85}{63} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 2 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{63} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{510}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $126$. The GCD of $510$ and $126$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 6}{126 \div 6} = \frac{85}{21}$

Answer $\frac{85}{63}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{85}{21}$

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