What is 83/17 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{83}{17}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{17} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{83}{17} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 2 = 166$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 7 = 119$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{17} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{166}{119}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{166}{119}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $166$ and $119$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{83}{17}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{166}{119}$

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