142/3 divided by 172/5

142/3 ÷ 172/5
=
355 258
Mixed Number: 1 97/258
Decimal: 1.375969
Percentage: 137.6%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    172/5 becomes 5/172
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/3 × 5/172
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 5 = 710    3 × 172 = 516
  4. 4
    Simplify
    710/516 = 355/258

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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