What is 63/17 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{63}{17}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{17} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{63}{17} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 1 = 63$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{17} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{63}{85}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{63}{85}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $63$ and $85$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{63}{17}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{63}{85}$

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