What is 17/19 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{17}{19}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{19} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{17}{19} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 2 = 38$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{19} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{102}{38}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{102}{38}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $102$ and $38$. The GCD of $102$ and $38$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{102 \div 2}{38 \div 2} = \frac{51}{19}$

Answer $\frac{17}{19}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{51}{19}$

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