Find the product and simplify completely.
\[
2 \frac{3}{7} \cdot \frac{1}{4}
\]
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Simplify the result: \( \frac{17 \times 1}{7 \times 4} = \frac{17}{28} \)

Steps

Step 1 ：Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: \( 2 \frac{3}{7} = \frac{17}{7} \)

Step 2 ：Multiply the fractions: \( \frac{17}{7} \cdot \frac{1}{4} \)

Step 3 ：Simplify the result: \( \frac{17 \times 1}{7 \times 4} = \frac{17}{28} \)