What is 24/17 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{24}{17}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{17} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{24}{17} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 3 = 51$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{17} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{144}{51}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{51}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $51$. The GCD of $144$ and $51$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 3}{51 \div 3} = \frac{48}{17}$

Answer $\frac{24}{17}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{48}{17}$

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