What is 85/72 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{85}{72}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{72} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{85}{72} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{72} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{170}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $432$. The GCD of $170$ and $432$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 2}{432 \div 2} = \frac{85}{216}$

Answer $\frac{85}{72}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{85}{216}$

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