144/3 divided by 172/5

144/3 ÷ 172/5
=
60 43
Mixed Number: 1 17/43
Decimal: 1.395349
Percentage: 139.53%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    172/5 becomes 5/172
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    144/3 × 5/172
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    144 × 5 = 720    3 × 172 = 516
  4. 4
    Simplify
    720/516 = 60/43

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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