17/4 divided by 34/5

17/4 ÷ 34/5
=
5 8
Decimal: 0.625
Percentage: 62.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    34/5 becomes 5/34
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/4 × 5/34
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 5 = 85    4 × 34 = 136
  4. 4
    Simplify
    85/136 = 5/8

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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