What is 17/33 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{17}{33}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{33} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{17}{33} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 3 = 51$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 7 = 231$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{33} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{51}{231}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{51}{231}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $51$ and $231$. The GCD of $51$ and $231$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{51 \div 3}{231 \div 3} = \frac{17}{77}$

Answer $\frac{17}{33}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{17}{77}$

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