What is 34/62 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{34}{62}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{62} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{34}{62} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 5 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 1 = 62$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{62} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{170}{62}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{62}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $62$. The GCD of $170$ and $62$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 2}{62 \div 2} = \frac{85}{31}$

Answer $\frac{34}{62}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{85}{31}$

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