What is 85/95 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{85}{95}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{95} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{85}{95} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 2 = 190$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{95} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{510}{190}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{510}{190}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $510$ and $190$. The GCD of $510$ and $190$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{510 \div 10}{190 \div 10} = \frac{51}{19}$

Answer $\frac{85}{95}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{51}{19}$

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