What is 17/54 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{17}{54}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{54} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{17}{54} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 2 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{54} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{68}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $108$. The GCD of $68$ and $108$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 4}{108 \div 4} = \frac{17}{27}$

Answer $\frac{17}{54}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{17}{27}$

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