What is 26/83 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{26}{83}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{83} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{26}{83} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 3 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 2 = 166$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{83} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{78}{166}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{166}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $166$. The GCD of $78$ and $166$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 2}{166 \div 2} = \frac{39}{83}$

Answer $\frac{26}{83}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{39}{83}$

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