What is 98/83 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{98}{83}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{83} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{98}{83} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 5 = 490$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 2 = 166$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{83} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{490}{166}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{490}{166}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $490$ and $166$. The GCD of $490$ and $166$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{490 \div 2}{166 \div 2} = \frac{245}{83}$

Answer $\frac{98}{83}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{245}{83}$

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