What is 18/83 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{18}{83}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{83} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{18}{83} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 3 = 249$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{83} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{36}{249}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{249}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $249$. The GCD of $36$ and $249$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 3}{249 \div 3} = \frac{12}{83}$

Answer $\frac{18}{83}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{12}{83}$

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