What is 12/17 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{12}{17}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{17} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{12}{17} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{17} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{36}{153}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{153}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $153$. The GCD of $36$ and $153$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 9}{153 \div 9} = \frac{4}{17}$

Answer $\frac{12}{17}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{4}{17}$

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