What is 22/17 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{22}{17}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{17} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{22}{17} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 9 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{17} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{198}{68}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{68}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $68$. The GCD of $198$ and $68$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 2}{68 \div 2} = \frac{99}{34}$

Answer $\frac{22}{17}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{99}{34}$

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