What is 43/83 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{43}{83}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{83} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{43}{83} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 4 = 172$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 2 = 166$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{83} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{172}{166}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{172}{166}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $172$ and $166$. The GCD of $172$ and $166$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{172 \div 2}{166 \div 2} = \frac{86}{83}$

Answer $\frac{43}{83}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{86}{83}$

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