What is 83/38 Divided By 7/6

Solving $\frac{83}{38}\div\frac{7}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{38} \div \frac{7}{6} = \frac{83}{38} \times \frac{6}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 6 = 498$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{38} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{498}{266}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{498}{266}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $498$ and $266$. The GCD of $498$ and $266$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{498 \div 2}{266 \div 2} = \frac{249}{133}$

Answer $\frac{83}{38}\div\frac{7}{6} = \frac{249}{133}$

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