What is 83/50 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{83}{50}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{50} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{83}{50} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 6 = 498$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{50} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{498}{50}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{498}{50}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $498$ and $50$. The GCD of $498$ and $50$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{498 \div 2}{50 \div 2} = \frac{249}{25}$

Answer $\frac{83}{50}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{249}{25}$

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