What is 83/12 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{83}{12}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{12} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{83}{12} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 2 = 166$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{12} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{166}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{166}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $166$ and $108$. The GCD of $166$ and $108$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{166 \div 2}{108 \div 2} = \frac{83}{54}$

Answer $\frac{83}{12}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{83}{54}$

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