What is 22/17 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{22}{17}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{17} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{22}{17} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 7 = 154$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{17} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{154}{85}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{154}{85}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $154$ and $85$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{22}{17}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{154}{85}$

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