What is 28/17 Divided By 6/9

Solving $\frac{28}{17}\div\frac{6}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{17} \div \frac{6}{9} = \frac{28}{17} \times \frac{9}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{17} \times \frac{6}{9} = \frac{252}{102}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{102}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $102$. The GCD of $252$ and $102$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 6}{102 \div 6} = \frac{42}{17}$

Answer $\frac{28}{17}\div\frac{6}{9} = \frac{42}{17}$

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