What is 85/83 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{85}{83}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{83} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{85}{83} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 1 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 2 = 166$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{83} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{85}{166}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{85}{166}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $85$ and $166$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{85}{83}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{85}{166}$

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