What is 17/72 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{17}{72}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{72} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{17}{72} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{72} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{153}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{153}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $153$ and $360$. The GCD of $153$ and $360$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{153 \div 9}{360 \div 9} = \frac{17}{40}$

Answer $\frac{17}{72}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{17}{40}$

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