SOLUTION: 17 * 51/68 = ? can anyone help me out with this problem with step by step as per how to get the answer to 17 muliplied by 51/68 ?

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Question 268887: 17 * 51/68 = ?

can anyone help me out with this problem with step by step as per how to get the answer to 17 muliplied by 51/68 ?
Answer by persian52(161) About Me  (Show Source):
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17*(51)/(68)
Reduce the expression (51)/(68) by removing a factor of 17 from the numerator and denominator.
17*(3)/(4)
Multiply 17 by (3)/(4) to get (51)/(4).
Answer: (51)/(4)