What is 17/66 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{17}{66}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{66} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{17}{66} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 3 = 198$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{66} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{153}{198}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{153}{198}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $153$ and $198$. The GCD of $153$ and $198$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{153 \div 9}{198 \div 9} = \frac{17}{22}$

Answer $\frac{17}{66}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{17}{22}$

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