What is 46/83 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{46}{83}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{83} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{46}{83} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 1 = 83$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{83} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{230}{83}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{230}{83}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $230$ and $83$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{46}{83}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{230}{83}$

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