What is 12/83 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{12}{83}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{83} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{12}{83} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 3 = 249$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{83} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{24}{249}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{249}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $249$. The GCD of $24$ and $249$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 3}{249 \div 3} = \frac{8}{83}$

Answer $\frac{12}{83}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{8}{83}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,