What is 54/17 Divided By 3/4

Solving $\frac{54}{17}\div\frac{3}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{17} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{54}{17} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 4 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 3 = 51$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{17} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{216}{51}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{51}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $51$. The GCD of $216$ and $51$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 3}{51 \div 3} = \frac{72}{17}$

Answer $\frac{54}{17}\div\frac{3}{4} = \frac{72}{17}$

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