147/4 divided by 171/2

147/4 ÷ 171/2
=
49 114
Decimal: 0.429825
Percentage: 42.98%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    171/2 becomes 2/171
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    147/4 × 2/171
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    147 × 2 = 294    4 × 171 = 684
  4. 4
    Simplify
    294/684 = 49/114

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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