What is 83/42 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{83}{42}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{42} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{83}{42} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 5 = 415$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{42} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{415}{42}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{415}{42}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $415$ and $42$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{83}{42}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{415}{42}$

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