What is 83/26 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{83}{26}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{26} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{83}{26} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 8 = 664$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{26} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{664}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{664}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $664$ and $52$. The GCD of $664$ and $52$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{664 \div 4}{52 \div 4} = \frac{166}{13}$

Answer $\frac{83}{26}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{166}{13}$

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