What is 83/98 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{83}{98}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{98} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{83}{98} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 8 = 664$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 3 = 294$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{98} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{664}{294}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{664}{294}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $664$ and $294$. The GCD of $664$ and $294$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{664 \div 2}{294 \div 2} = \frac{332}{147}$

Answer $\frac{83}{98}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{332}{147}$

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