What is 17/93 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{17}{93}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{93} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{17}{93} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Multiply the Denominators: $93 \times 5 = 465$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{93} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{153}{465}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{153}{465}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $153$ and $465$. The GCD of $153$ and $465$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{153 \div 3}{465 \div 3} = \frac{51}{155}$

Answer $\frac{17}{93}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{51}{155}$

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