What is 83/17 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{83}{17}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{17} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{83}{17} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 6 = 498$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{17} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{498}{136}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{498}{136}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $498$ and $136$. The GCD of $498$ and $136$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{498 \div 2}{136 \div 2} = \frac{249}{68}$

Answer $\frac{83}{17}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{249}{68}$

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