What is 17/35 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{17}{35}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{35} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{17}{35} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 1 = 35$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{35} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{85}{35}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{85}{35}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $85$ and $35$. The GCD of $85$ and $35$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{85 \div 5}{35 \div 5} = \frac{17}{7}$

Answer $\frac{17}{35}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{17}{7}$

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