What is 83/39 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{83}{39}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{39} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{83}{39} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 4 = 332$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{39} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{332}{78}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{332}{78}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $332$ and $78$. The GCD of $332$ and $78$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{332 \div 2}{78 \div 2} = \frac{166}{39}$

Answer $\frac{83}{39}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{166}{39}$

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