What is 83/38 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{83}{38}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{38} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{83}{38} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 4 = 332$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{38} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{332}{342}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{332}{342}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $332$ and $342$. The GCD of $332$ and $342$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{332 \div 2}{342 \div 2} = \frac{166}{171}$

Answer $\frac{83}{38}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{166}{171}$

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