What is 83/60 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{83}{60}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{60} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{83}{60} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 3 = 249$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{60} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{249}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{249}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $249$ and $60$. The GCD of $249$ and $60$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{249 \div 3}{60 \div 3} = \frac{83}{20}$

Answer $\frac{83}{60}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{83}{20}$

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