What is 28/17 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{28}{17}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{17} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{28}{17} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 4 = 112$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 1 = 17$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{17} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{112}{17}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{112}{17}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $112$ and $17$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{28}{17}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{112}{17}$

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