What is 83/12 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{83}{12}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{12} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{83}{12} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 8 = 664$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{12} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{664}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{664}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $664$ and $48$. The GCD of $664$ and $48$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{664 \div 8}{48 \div 8} = \frac{83}{6}$

Answer $\frac{83}{12}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{83}{6}$

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