What is 39/17 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{39}{17}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{17} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{39}{17} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 6 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 3 = 51$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{17} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{234}{51}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{51}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $51$. The GCD of $234$ and $51$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 3}{51 \div 3} = \frac{78}{17}$

Answer $\frac{39}{17}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{78}{17}$

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