What is 17/54 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{17}{54}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{54} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{17}{54} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 2 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{54} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{102}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{102}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $102$ and $108$. The GCD of $102$ and $108$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{102 \div 6}{108 \div 6} = \frac{17}{18}$

Answer $\frac{17}{54}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{17}{18}$

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