What is 12/17 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{12}{17}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{17} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{12}{17} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 2 = 34$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{17} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{84}{34}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{34}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $34$. The GCD of $84$ and $34$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 2}{34 \div 2} = \frac{42}{17}$

Answer $\frac{12}{17}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{42}{17}$

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