What is 17/46 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{17}{46}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{46} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{17}{46} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{46} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{153}{230}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{153}{230}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $153$ and $230$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{17}{46}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{153}{230}$

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