What is 34/17 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{34}{17}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{17} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{34}{17} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 8 = 272$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{17} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{272}{68}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{272}{68}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $272$ and $68$. The GCD of $272$ and $68$ is $68$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{272 \div 68}{68 \div 68} = \frac{4}{1}$

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

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