What is 83/46 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{83}{46}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{46} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{83}{46} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 8 = 664$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 3 = 138$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{46} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{664}{138}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{664}{138}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $664$ and $138$. The GCD of $664$ and $138$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{664 \div 2}{138 \div 2} = \frac{332}{69}$

Answer $\frac{83}{46}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{332}{69}$

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