What is 54/17 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{54}{17}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{17} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{54}{17} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 2 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{17} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{108}{102}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{102}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $102$. The GCD of $108$ and $102$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 6}{102 \div 6} = \frac{18}{17}$

Answer $\frac{54}{17}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{18}{17}$

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