What is 54/83 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{54}{83}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{83} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{54}{83} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 7 = 378$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 8 = 664$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{83} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{378}{664}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{378}{664}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $378$ and $664$. The GCD of $378$ and $664$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{378 \div 2}{664 \div 2} = \frac{189}{332}$

Answer $\frac{54}{83}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{189}{332}$

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