What is 83/66 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{83}{66}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{66} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{83}{66} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 2 = 166$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 5 = 330$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{66} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{166}{330}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{166}{330}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $166$ and $330$. The GCD of $166$ and $330$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{166 \div 2}{330 \div 2} = \frac{83}{165}$

Answer $\frac{83}{66}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{83}{165}$

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