What is 85/75 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{85}{75}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{75} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{85}{75} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 2 = 150$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{75} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{510}{150}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{150}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $150$. The GCD of $510$ and $150$ is $30$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 30}{150 \div 30} = \frac{17}{5}$

Answer $\frac{85}{75}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{17}{5}$

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