What is 83/39 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{83}{39}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{39} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{83}{39} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 9 = 747$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{39} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{747}{312}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{747}{312}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $747$ and $312$. The GCD of $747$ and $312$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{747 \div 3}{312 \div 3} = \frac{249}{104}$

Answer $\frac{83}{39}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{249}{104}$

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