What is 34/18 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{34}{18}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{18} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{34}{18} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 9 = 306$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 5 = 90$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{18} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{306}{90}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{306}{90}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $306$ and $90$. The GCD of $306$ and $90$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{306 \div 18}{90 \div 18} = \frac{17}{5}$

Answer $\frac{34}{18}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{17}{5}$

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