What is 83/62 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{83}{62}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{62} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{83}{62} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 2 = 166$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 5 = 310$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{62} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{166}{310}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{166}{310}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $166$ and $310$. The GCD of $166$ and $310$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{166 \div 2}{310 \div 2} = \frac{83}{155}$

Answer $\frac{83}{62}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{83}{155}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,