What is 17/62 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{17}{62}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{62} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{17}{62} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 6 = 372$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{62} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{136}{372}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{136}{372}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $136$ and $372$. The GCD of $136$ and $372$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{136 \div 4}{372 \div 4} = \frac{34}{93}$

Answer $\frac{17}{62}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{34}{93}$

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