0.22 x 1.7=

1. Convert the decimal numbers to fractions:
0.22 = \frac{22}{100}
1.7 = \frac{17}{10}

2. Multiply the fractions:
\frac{22}{100} \times \frac{17}{10} = \frac{22 \times 17}{100 \times 10} = \frac{374}{1000}

3. Convert the fraction back to a decimal:
\frac{374}{1000} = 0.374

Final answer:
0.22 \times 1.7 = 0.374