What is 83/57 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{83}{57}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{57} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{83}{57} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 3 = 249$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 1 = 57$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{57} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{249}{57}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{249}{57}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $249$ and $57$. The GCD of $249$ and $57$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{249 \div 3}{57 \div 3} = \frac{83}{19}$

Answer $\frac{83}{57}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{83}{19}$

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