What is 28/17 Divided By 4/7

Solving $\frac{28}{17}\div\frac{4}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{17} \div \frac{4}{7} = \frac{28}{17} \times \frac{7}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 7 = 196$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{17} \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{196}{68}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{196}{68}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $196$ and $68$. The GCD of $196$ and $68$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{196 \div 4}{68 \div 4} = \frac{49}{17}$

Answer $\frac{28}{17}\div\frac{4}{7} = \frac{49}{17}$

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