What is 17/26 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{17}{26}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{26} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{17}{26} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{26} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{85}{208}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{85}{208}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $85$ and $208$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{17}{26}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{85}{208}$

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