What is 17/34 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{17}{34}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{34} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{17}{34} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 2 = 34$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 3 = 102$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{34} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{34}{102}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{34}{102}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $34$ and $102$. The GCD of $34$ and $102$ is $34$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{34 \div 34}{102 \div 34} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer $\frac{17}{34}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{1}{3}$

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