159/2 divided by 172/3

159/2 ÷ 172/3
=
477 344
Mixed Number: 1 133/344
Decimal: 1.386628
Percentage: 138.66%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    172/3 becomes 3/172
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/2 × 3/172
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 3 = 477    2 × 172 = 344
  4. 4
    Simplify
    477/344 = 477/344

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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