What is 62/17 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{62}{17}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{17} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{62}{17} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 8 = 496$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{17} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{496}{102}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{496}{102}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $496$ and $102$. The GCD of $496$ and $102$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{496 \div 2}{102 \div 2} = \frac{248}{51}$

Answer $\frac{62}{17}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{248}{51}$

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