What is 17/76 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{17}{76}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{76} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{17}{76} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 4 = 304$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{76} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{136}{304}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{136}{304}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $136$ and $304$. The GCD of $136$ and $304$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{136 \div 8}{304 \div 8} = \frac{17}{38}$

Answer $\frac{17}{76}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{17}{38}$

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