What is 85/95 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{85}{95}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{95} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{85}{95} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 1 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 2 = 190$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{95} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{85}{190}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{85}{190}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $85$ and $190$. The GCD of $85$ and $190$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{85 \div 5}{190 \div 5} = \frac{17}{38}$

Answer $\frac{85}{95}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{17}{38}$

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