What is 83/85 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{83}{85}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{85} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{83}{85} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 8 = 664$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{85} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{664}{170}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{664}{170}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $664$ and $170$. The GCD of $664$ and $170$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{664 \div 2}{170 \div 2} = \frac{332}{85}$

Answer $\frac{83}{85}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{332}{85}$

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