What is 17/22 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{17}{22}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{22} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{17}{22} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 6 = 132$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{22} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{136}{132}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{136}{132}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $136$ and $132$. The GCD of $136$ and $132$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{136 \div 4}{132 \div 4} = \frac{34}{33}$

Answer $\frac{17}{22}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{34}{33}$

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