What is 83/18 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{83}{18}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{18} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{83}{18} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 2 = 166$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{18} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{166}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{166}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $166$ and $126$. The GCD of $166$ and $126$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{166 \div 2}{126 \div 2} = \frac{83}{63}$

Answer $\frac{83}{18}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{83}{63}$

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