What is 17/27 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{17}{27}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{27} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{17}{27} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 2 = 34$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 4 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{27} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{34}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{34}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $34$ and $108$. The GCD of $34$ and $108$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{34 \div 2}{108 \div 2} = \frac{17}{54}$

Answer $\frac{17}{27}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{17}{54}$

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