What is 17/38 Divided By 6/4

Solving $\frac{17}{38}\div\frac{6}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{38} \div \frac{6}{4} = \frac{17}{38} \times \frac{4}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 6 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{38} \times \frac{6}{4} = \frac{68}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $228$. The GCD of $68$ and $228$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 4}{228 \div 4} = \frac{17}{57}$

Answer $\frac{17}{38}\div\frac{6}{4} = \frac{17}{57}$

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