What is 17/24 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{17}{24}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{24} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{17}{24} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 4 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{24} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{102}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{102}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $102$ and $96$. The GCD of $102$ and $96$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{102 \div 6}{96 \div 6} = \frac{17}{16}$

Answer $\frac{17}{24}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{17}{16}$

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