What is 17/24 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{17}{24}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{24} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{17}{24} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 9 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{24} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{68}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $216$. The GCD of $68$ and $216$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 4}{216 \div 4} = \frac{17}{54}$

Answer $\frac{17}{24}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{17}{54}$

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