What is 83/12 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{83}{12}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{12} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{83}{12} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 3 = 249$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{12} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{249}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{249}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $249$ and $108$. The GCD of $249$ and $108$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{249 \div 3}{108 \div 3} = \frac{83}{36}$

Answer $\frac{83}{12}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{83}{36}$

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