What is 17/33 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{17}{33}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{33} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{17}{33} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 3 = 51$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 2 = 66$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{33} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{51}{66}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{51}{66}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $51$ and $66$. The GCD of $51$ and $66$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{51 \div 3}{66 \div 3} = \frac{17}{22}$

Answer $\frac{17}{33}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{17}{22}$

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