What is 17/70 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{17}{70}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{70} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{17}{70} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{70} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{102}{280}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{102}{280}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $102$ and $280$. The GCD of $102$ and $280$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{102 \div 2}{280 \div 2} = \frac{51}{140}$

Answer $\frac{17}{70}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{51}{140}$

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