What is 17/62 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{17}{62}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{62} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{17}{62} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 2 = 34$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 8 = 496$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{62} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{34}{496}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{34}{496}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $34$ and $496$. The GCD of $34$ and $496$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{34 \div 2}{496 \div 2} = \frac{17}{248}$

Answer $\frac{17}{62}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{17}{248}$

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