What is 34/17 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{34}{17}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{17} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{34}{17} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 4 = 136$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 1 = 17$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{17} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{136}{17}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{136}{17}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $136$ and $17$. The GCD of $136$ and $17$ is $17$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{136 \div 17}{17 \div 17} = \frac{8}{1}$

Answer $\frac{34}{17}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{8}{1}$

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