What is 34/88 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{34}{88}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{88} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{34}{88} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 6 = 204$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{88} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{204}{176}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{204}{176}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $204$ and $176$. The GCD of $204$ and $176$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{204 \div 4}{176 \div 4} = \frac{51}{44}$

Answer $\frac{34}{88}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{51}{44}$

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