What is 72/34 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{72}{34}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{34} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{72}{34} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 3 = 102$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{34} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{432}{102}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{102}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $102$. The GCD of $432$ and $102$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 6}{102 \div 6} = \frac{72}{17}$

Answer $\frac{72}{34}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{72}{17}$

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