What is 48/83 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{48}{83}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{83} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{48}{83} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 9 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 2 = 166$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{83} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{432}{166}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{166}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $166$. The GCD of $432$ and $166$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 2}{166 \div 2} = \frac{216}{83}$

Answer $\frac{48}{83}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{216}{83}$

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