What is 18/83 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{18}{83}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{83} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{18}{83} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 6 = 498$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{83} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{144}{498}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{498}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $498$. The GCD of $144$ and $498$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 6}{498 \div 6} = \frac{24}{83}$

Answer $\frac{18}{83}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{24}{83}$

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