What is 83/75 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{83}{75}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{75} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{83}{75} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 5 = 415$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 1 = 75$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{75} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{415}{75}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{415}{75}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $415$ and $75$. The GCD of $415$ and $75$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{415 \div 5}{75 \div 5} = \frac{83}{15}$

Answer $\frac{83}{75}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{83}{15}$

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