What is 17/24 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{17}{24}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{24} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{17}{24} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 8 = 192$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{24} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{102}{192}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{102}{192}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $102$ and $192$. The GCD of $102$ and $192$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{102 \div 6}{192 \div 6} = \frac{17}{32}$

Answer $\frac{17}{24}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{17}{32}$

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