What is 17/42 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{17}{42}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{42} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{17}{42} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 7 = 119$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{42} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{119}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{119}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $119$ and $210$. The GCD of $119$ and $210$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{119 \div 7}{210 \div 7} = \frac{17}{30}$

Answer $\frac{17}{42}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{17}{30}$

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