What is 57/61 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{57}{61}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{61} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{57}{61} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 6 = 342$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 2 = 122$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{61} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{342}{122}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{342}{122}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $342$ and $122$. The GCD of $342$ and $122$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{342 \div 2}{122 \div 2} = \frac{171}{61}$

Answer $\frac{57}{61}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{171}{61}$

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