What is 34/17 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{34}{17}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{17} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{34}{17} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 4 = 136$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 2 = 34$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{17} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{136}{34}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{136}{34}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $136$ and $34$. The GCD of $136$ and $34$ is $34$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{136 \div 34}{34 \div 34} = \frac{4}{1}$

Answer $\frac{34}{17}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{4}{1}$

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