What is 17/85 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{17}{85}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{85} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{17}{85} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 1 = 17$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 5 = 425$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{85} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{17}{425}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{17}{425}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $17$ and $425$. The GCD of $17$ and $425$ is $17$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{17 \div 17}{425 \div 17} = \frac{1}{25}$

Answer $\frac{17}{85}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{1}{25}$

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