What is 83/12 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{83}{12}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{12} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{83}{12} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 7 = 581$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{12} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{581}{60}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{581}{60}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $581$ and $60$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{83}{12}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{581}{60}$

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