What is 17/57 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{17}{57}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{57} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{17}{57} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 2 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{57} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{68}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $114$. The GCD of $68$ and $114$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 2}{114 \div 2} = \frac{34}{57}$

Answer $\frac{17}{57}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{34}{57}$

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