What is 26/17 Divided By 6/9

Solving $\frac{26}{17}\div\frac{6}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{17} \div \frac{6}{9} = \frac{26}{17} \times \frac{9}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{17} \times \frac{6}{9} = \frac{234}{102}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{102}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $102$. The GCD of $234$ and $102$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 6}{102 \div 6} = \frac{39}{17}$

Answer $\frac{26}{17}\div\frac{6}{9} = \frac{39}{17}$

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