What is 17/75 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{17}{75}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{75} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{17}{75} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 7 = 525$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{75} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{85}{525}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{85}{525}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $85$ and $525$. The GCD of $85$ and $525$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{85 \div 5}{525 \div 5} = \frac{17}{105}$

Answer $\frac{17}{75}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{17}{105}$

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