What is 17/95 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{17}{95}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{95} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{17}{95} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 4 = 380$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{95} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{85}{380}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{85}{380}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $85$ and $380$. The GCD of $85$ and $380$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{85 \div 5}{380 \div 5} = \frac{17}{76}$

Answer $\frac{17}{95}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{17}{76}$

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