What is 17/74 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{17}{74}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{74} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{17}{74} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 7 = 518$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{74} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{68}{518}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{518}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $518$. The GCD of $68$ and $518$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 2}{518 \div 2} = \frac{34}{259}$

Answer $\frac{17}{74}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{34}{259}$

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