What is 17/34 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{17}{34}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{34} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{17}{34} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 8 = 272$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{34} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{85}{272}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{85}{272}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $85$ and $272$. The GCD of $85$ and $272$ is $17$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{85 \div 17}{272 \div 17} = \frac{5}{16}$

Answer $\frac{17}{34}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{5}{16}$

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