What is 63/83 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{63}{83}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{83} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{63}{83} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 8 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 3 = 249$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{83} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{504}{249}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{249}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $249$. The GCD of $504$ and $249$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 3}{249 \div 3} = \frac{168}{83}$

Answer $\frac{63}{83}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{168}{83}$

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