What is 74/17 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{74}{17}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{17} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{74}{17} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{17} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{74}{102}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{74}{102}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $74$ and $102$. The GCD of $74$ and $102$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{74 \div 2}{102 \div 2} = \frac{37}{51}$

Answer $\frac{74}{17}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{37}{51}$

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