What is 17/60 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{17}{60}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{60} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{17}{60} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{60} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{102}{180}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{102}{180}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $102$ and $180$. The GCD of $102$ and $180$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{102 \div 6}{180 \div 6} = \frac{17}{30}$

Answer $\frac{17}{60}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{17}{30}$

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