What is 17/26 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{17}{26}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{26} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{17}{26} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{26} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{68}{130}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{130}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $130$. The GCD of $68$ and $130$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 2}{130 \div 2} = \frac{34}{65}$

Answer $\frac{17}{26}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{34}{65}$

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