What is 46/85 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{46}{85}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{85} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{46}{85} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 3 = 138$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{85} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{138}{680}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{138}{680}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $138$ and $680$. The GCD of $138$ and $680$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{138 \div 2}{680 \div 2} = \frac{69}{340}$

Answer $\frac{46}{85}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{69}{340}$

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