What is 83/89 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{83}{89}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{89} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{83}{89} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 2 = 166$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 5 = 445$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{89} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{166}{445}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{166}{445}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $166$ and $445$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{83}{89}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{166}{445}$

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