What is 17/76 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{17}{76}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{76} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{17}{76} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 7 = 532$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{76} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{136}{532}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{136}{532}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $136$ and $532$. The GCD of $136$ and $532$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{136 \div 4}{532 \div 4} = \frac{34}{133}$

Answer $\frac{17}{76}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{34}{133}$

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