What is 17/85 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{17}{85}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{85} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{17}{85} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 2 = 34$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 1 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{85} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{34}{85}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{34}{85}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $34$ and $85$. The GCD of $34$ and $85$ is $17$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{34 \div 17}{85 \div 17} = \frac{2}{5}$

Answer $\frac{17}{85}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{5}$

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