What is 17/43 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{17}{43}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{43} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{17}{43} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 5 = 215$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{43} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{68}{215}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{68}{215}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $68$ and $215$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{17}{43}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{68}{215}$

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