What is 39/17 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{39}{17}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{17} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{39}{17} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 6 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{17} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{234}{68}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{68}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $68$. The GCD of $234$ and $68$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 2}{68 \div 2} = \frac{117}{34}$

Answer $\frac{39}{17}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{117}{34}$

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