What is 83/43 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{83}{43}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{43} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{83}{43} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 6 = 498$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 2 = 86$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{43} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{498}{86}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{498}{86}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $498$ and $86$. The GCD of $498$ and $86$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{498 \div 2}{86 \div 2} = \frac{249}{43}$

Answer $\frac{83}{43}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{249}{43}$

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