What is 17/24 Divided By 3/4

Solving $\frac{17}{24}\div\frac{3}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{24} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{17}{24} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 3 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{24} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{68}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $72$. The GCD of $68$ and $72$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 4}{72 \div 4} = \frac{17}{18}$

Answer $\frac{17}{24}\div\frac{3}{4} = \frac{17}{18}$

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