What is 17/99 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{17}{99}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{99} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{17}{99} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 3 = 297$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{99} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{102}{297}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{102}{297}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $102$ and $297$. The GCD of $102$ and $297$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{102 \div 3}{297 \div 3} = \frac{34}{99}$

Answer $\frac{17}{99}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{34}{99}$

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