What is 83/54 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{83}{54}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{54} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{83}{54} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 3 = 249$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{54} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{249}{270}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{249}{270}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $249$ and $270$. The GCD of $249$ and $270$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{249 \div 3}{270 \div 3} = \frac{83}{90}$

Answer $\frac{83}{54}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{83}{90}$

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