What is 17/27 Divided By 6/9

Solving $\frac{17}{27}\div\frac{6}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{27} \div \frac{6}{9} = \frac{17}{27} \times \frac{9}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{27} \times \frac{6}{9} = \frac{153}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{153}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $153$ and $162$. The GCD of $153$ and $162$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{153 \div 9}{162 \div 9} = \frac{17}{18}$

Answer $\frac{17}{27}\div\frac{6}{9} = \frac{17}{18}$

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