What is 17/38 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{17}{38}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{38} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{17}{38} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{38} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{136}{266}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{136}{266}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $136$ and $266$. The GCD of $136$ and $266$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{136 \div 2}{266 \div 2} = \frac{68}{133}$

Answer $\frac{17}{38}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{68}{133}$

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