8/7 divided by 17/7

8/7 ÷ 17/7
=
8 17
Decimal: 0.470588
Percentage: 47.06%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    17/7 becomes 7/17
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    8/7 × 7/17
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    8 × 7 = 56    7 × 17 = 119
  4. 4
    Simplify
    56/119 = 8/17

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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