What is 34/17 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{34}{17}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{17} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{34}{17} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 6 = 204$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{17} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{204}{136}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{204}{136}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $204$ and $136$. The GCD of $204$ and $136$ is $68$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{204 \div 68}{136 \div 68} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{34}{17}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{3}{2}$

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