What is 83/72 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{83}{72}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{72} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{83}{72} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 8 = 664$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{72} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{664}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{664}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $664$ and $432$. The GCD of $664$ and $432$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{664 \div 8}{432 \div 8} = \frac{83}{54}$

Answer $\frac{83}{72}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{83}{54}$

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