What is 83/17 Divided By 9/6

Solving $\frac{83}{17}\div\frac{9}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{17} \div \frac{9}{6} = \frac{83}{17} \times \frac{6}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 6 = 498$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{17} \times \frac{9}{6} = \frac{498}{153}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{498}{153}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $498$ and $153$. The GCD of $498$ and $153$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{498 \div 3}{153 \div 3} = \frac{166}{51}$

Answer $\frac{83}{17}\div\frac{9}{6} = \frac{166}{51}$

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