What is 83/33 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{83}{33}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{33} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{83}{33} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 9 = 747$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{33} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{747}{165}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{747}{165}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $747$ and $165$. The GCD of $747$ and $165$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{747 \div 3}{165 \div 3} = \frac{249}{55}$

Answer $\frac{83}{33}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{249}{55}$

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