157/5 divided by 172/6

157/5 ÷ 172/6
=
471 430
Mixed Number: 1 41/430
Decimal: 1.095349
Percentage: 109.53%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    172/6 becomes 6/172
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    157/5 × 6/172
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    157 × 6 = 942    5 × 172 = 860
  4. 4
    Simplify
    942/860 = 471/430

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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