What is 17/11 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{17}{11}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{11} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{17}{11} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Multiply the Denominators: $11 \times 6 = 66$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{11} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{136}{66}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{136}{66}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $136$ and $66$. The GCD of $136$ and $66$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{136 \div 2}{66 \div 2} = \frac{68}{33}$

Answer $\frac{17}{11}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{68}{33}$

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