What is 17/22 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{17}{22}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{22} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{17}{22} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 1 = 22$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{22} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{68}{22}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{22}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $22$. The GCD of $68$ and $22$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 2}{22 \div 2} = \frac{34}{11}$

Answer $\frac{17}{22}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{34}{11}$

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