What is 46/17 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{46}{17}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{17} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{46}{17} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 3 = 138$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{17} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{138}{153}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{138}{153}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $138$ and $153$. The GCD of $138$ and $153$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{138 \div 3}{153 \div 3} = \frac{46}{51}$

Answer $\frac{46}{17}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{46}{51}$

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