What is 38/17 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{38}{17}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{17} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{38}{17} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 6 = 228$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 1 = 17$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{17} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{228}{17}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{228}{17}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $228$ and $17$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{38}{17}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{228}{17}$

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