What is 50/17 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{50}{17}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{17} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{50}{17} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 6 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 2 = 34$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{17} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{300}{34}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{34}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $34$. The GCD of $300$ and $34$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 2}{34 \div 2} = \frac{150}{17}$

Answer $\frac{50}{17}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{150}{17}$

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