What is 34/17 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{34}{17}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{17} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{34}{17} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 7 = 238$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 1 = 17$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{17} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{238}{17}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{238}{17}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $238$ and $17$. The GCD of $238$ and $17$ is $17$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{238 \div 17}{17 \div 17} = \frac{14}{1}$

Answer $\frac{34}{17}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{14}{1}$

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