85/5 divided by 170/6

85/5 ÷ 170/6
=
3 5
Decimal: 0.6
Percentage: 60%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    170/6 becomes 6/170
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    85/5 × 6/170
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    85 × 6 = 510    5 × 170 = 850
  4. 4
    Simplify
    510/850 = 3/5

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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