What is 17/52 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{17}{52}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{52} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{17}{52} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 8 = 416$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{52} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{68}{416}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{416}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $416$. The GCD of $68$ and $416$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 4}{416 \div 4} = \frac{17}{104}$

Answer $\frac{17}{52}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{17}{104}$

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