What is 17/38 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{17}{38}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{38} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{17}{38} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{38} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{68}{342}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{342}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $342$. The GCD of $68$ and $342$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 2}{342 \div 2} = \frac{34}{171}$

Answer $\frac{17}{38}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{34}{171}$

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