What is 42/83 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{42}{83}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{83} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{42}{83} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 2 = 166$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{83} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{42}{166}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{42}{166}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $42$ and $166$. The GCD of $42$ and $166$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{42 \div 2}{166 \div 2} = \frac{21}{83}$

Answer $\frac{42}{83}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{21}{83}$

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