What is 17/81 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{17}{81}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{81} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{17}{81} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 1 = 81$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{81} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{68}{81}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{68}{81}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $68$ and $81$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{17}{81}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{68}{81}$

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