What is 17/27 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{17}{27}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{27} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{17}{27} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 1 = 17$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 4 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{27} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{17}{108}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{17}{108}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $17$ and $108$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{17}{27}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{17}{108}$

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