Question

Divide and simplify the answer to lowest terms. Write the answer as a fraction or a whole number.

17/10 ÷ 11/4
17/10 ÷ 11/4=______?

Answer 1

17/10 divided by 11/4 =34/55 or 0.618

Answer 2

When you divide by a fraction, flip the second fraction over and change divide to multiply:

17/10 / 11/4 = 17/10 x 4/11

Now multiply straight across:

(17 x 4) / (10 x 11) = 68/110

Simplify:

68/110 = 34/55

Answer: 34/55