What is 17/72 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{17}{72}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{72} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{17}{72} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{72} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{102}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{102}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $102$ and $216$. The GCD of $102$ and $216$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{102 \div 6}{216 \div 6} = \frac{17}{36}$

Answer $\frac{17}{72}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{17}{36}$

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