142/3 divided by 170/5

142/3 ÷ 170/5
=
71 51
Mixed Number: 1 20/51
Decimal: 1.392157
Percentage: 139.22%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    170/5 becomes 5/170
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/3 × 5/170
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 5 = 710    3 × 170 = 510
  4. 4
    Simplify
    710/510 = 71/51

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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