What is 83/72 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{83}{72}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{72} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{83}{72} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 1 = 83$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{72} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{83}{144}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{83}{144}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $83$ and $144$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{83}{72}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{83}{144}$

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