What is 83/50 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{83}{50}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{50} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{83}{50} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 6 = 498$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 5 = 250$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{50} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{498}{250}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{498}{250}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $498$ and $250$. The GCD of $498$ and $250$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{498 \div 2}{250 \div 2} = \frac{249}{125}$

Answer $\frac{83}{50}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{249}{125}$

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