What is 28/17 Divided By 7/6

Solving $\frac{28}{17}\div\frac{7}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{17} \div \frac{7}{6} = \frac{28}{17} \times \frac{6}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 6 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 7 = 119$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{17} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{168}{119}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{119}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $119$. The GCD of $168$ and $119$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 7}{119 \div 7} = \frac{24}{17}$

Answer $\frac{28}{17}\div\frac{7}{6} = \frac{24}{17}$

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