What is 34/85 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{34}{85}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{85} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{34}{85} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 7 = 238$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{85} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{238}{255}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{238}{255}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $238$ and $255$. The GCD of $238$ and $255$ is $17$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{238 \div 17}{255 \div 17} = \frac{14}{15}$

Answer $\frac{34}{85}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{14}{15}$

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