What is 17/48 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{17}{48}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{48} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{17}{48} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 4 = 192$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{48} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{153}{192}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{153}{192}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $153$ and $192$. The GCD of $153$ and $192$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{153 \div 3}{192 \div 3} = \frac{51}{64}$

Answer $\frac{17}{48}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{51}{64}$

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