What is 22/17 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{22}{17}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{17} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{22}{17} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 1 = 22$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{17} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{22}{136}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{22}{136}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $22$ and $136$. The GCD of $22$ and $136$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{22 \div 2}{136 \div 2} = \frac{11}{68}$

Answer $\frac{22}{17}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{11}{68}$

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