What is 17/12 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{17}{12}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{12} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{17}{12} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{12} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{153}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{153}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $153$ and $60$. The GCD of $153$ and $60$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{153 \div 3}{60 \div 3} = \frac{51}{20}$

Answer $\frac{17}{12}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{51}{20}$

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