What is 17/24 Divided By 6/9

Solving $\frac{17}{24}\div\frac{6}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{24} \div \frac{6}{9} = \frac{17}{24} \times \frac{9}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{24} \times \frac{6}{9} = \frac{153}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{153}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $153$ and $144$. The GCD of $153$ and $144$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{153 \div 9}{144 \div 9} = \frac{17}{16}$

Answer $\frac{17}{24}\div\frac{6}{9} = \frac{17}{16}$

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