What is 62/17 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{62}{17}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{17} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{62}{17} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 3 = 186$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{17} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{186}{136}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{186}{136}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $186$ and $136$. The GCD of $186$ and $136$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{186 \div 2}{136 \div 2} = \frac{93}{68}$

Answer $\frac{62}{17}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{93}{68}$

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