What is 83/42 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{83}{42}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{42} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{83}{42} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 8 = 664$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{42} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{664}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{664}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $664$ and $84$. The GCD of $664$ and $84$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{664 \div 4}{84 \div 4} = \frac{166}{21}$

Answer $\frac{83}{42}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{166}{21}$

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