What is 17/83 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{17}{83}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{83} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{17}{83} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 7 = 119$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 3 = 249$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{83} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{119}{249}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{119}{249}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $119$ and $249$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{17}{83}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{119}{249}$

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