17/2 divided by 5/3

17/2 ÷ 5/3
=
51 10
Mixed Number: 5 1/10
Decimal: 5.1
Percentage: 510%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    5/3 becomes 3/5
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/2 × 3/5
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 3 = 51    2 × 5 = 10
  4. 4
    Simplify
    51/10 = 51/10

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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