What is 83/35 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{83}{35}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{35} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{83}{35} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 1 = 83$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{35} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{83}{280}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{83}{280}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $83$ and $280$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{83}{35}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{83}{280}$

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