What is 28/17 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{28}{17}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{17} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{28}{17} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 3 = 51$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{17} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{252}{51}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{51}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $51$. The GCD of $252$ and $51$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 3}{51 \div 3} = \frac{84}{17}$

Answer $\frac{28}{17}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{84}{17}$

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