What is 17/66 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{17}{66}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{66} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{17}{66} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 1 = 66$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{66} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{85}{66}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{85}{66}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $85$ and $66$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{17}{66}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{85}{66}$

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