What is 17/88 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{17}{88}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{88} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{17}{88} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{88} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{102}{440}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{102}{440}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $102$ and $440$. The GCD of $102$ and $440$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{102 \div 2}{440 \div 2} = \frac{51}{220}$

Answer $\frac{17}{88}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{51}{220}$

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