What is 83/72 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{83}{72}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{72} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{83}{72} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 2 = 166$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{72} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{166}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{166}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $166$ and $504$. The GCD of $166$ and $504$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{166 \div 2}{504 \div 2} = \frac{83}{252}$

Answer $\frac{83}{72}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{83}{252}$

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