Evaluate (8/17)/(15/17)

Problem

(8/17)/(15/17)

Solution

1. Identify the operation as the division of two fractions.

2. Apply the rule for dividing fractions by multiplying the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.

8/17÷15/17=8/17⋅17/15

3. Simplify the expression by canceling the common factor of 17 from the numerator and the denominator.

(8⋅17)/(17⋅15)=8/15

Final Answer

(8/17)/(15/17)=8/15

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