What is 17/27 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{17}{27}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{27} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{17}{27} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 2 = 34$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{27} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{34}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{34}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $34$ and $162$. The GCD of $34$ and $162$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{34 \div 2}{162 \div 2} = \frac{17}{81}$

Answer $\frac{17}{27}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{17}{81}$

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