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Write the prime factorization of each denominator.

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Write the each prime factorization in the exponential form.

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Multiply the highest power of each factor in either number.

Least Common Denominator of 17 and 51 is 51.

Rewrite the equivalent fractions using the LCD.

       (Multiply the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by 3)

      (Multiply the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by 1)

Since the denominators of the fractions are same, compare the numerators.

Numerators are same.

So, replace the  symbol with = symbol.

The true statement is

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