What is 34/85 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{34}{85}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{85} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{34}{85} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 7 = 238$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{85} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{238}{170}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{238}{170}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $238$ and $170$. The GCD of $238$ and $170$ is $34$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{238 \div 34}{170 \div 34} = \frac{7}{5}$

Answer $\frac{34}{85}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{7}{5}$

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