What is 34/89 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{34}{89}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{89} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{34}{89} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 9 = 306$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 2 = 178$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{89} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{306}{178}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{306}{178}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $306$ and $178$. The GCD of $306$ and $178$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{306 \div 2}{178 \div 2} = \frac{153}{89}$

Answer $\frac{34}{89}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{153}{89}$

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