What is 83/12 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{83}{12}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{12} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{83}{12} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 5 = 415$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{12} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{415}{96}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{415}{96}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $415$ and $96$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{83}{12}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{415}{96}$

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