What is 46/88 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{46}{88}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{88} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{46}{88} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 6 = 276$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{88} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{276}{176}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{276}{176}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $276$ and $176$. The GCD of $276$ and $176$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{276 \div 4}{176 \div 4} = \frac{69}{44}$

Answer $\frac{46}{88}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{69}{44}$

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