17/4 divided by 12/2

17/4 ÷ 12/2
=
17 24
Decimal: 0.708333
Percentage: 70.83%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    12/2 becomes 2/12
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/4 × 2/12
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 2 = 34    4 × 12 = 48
  4. 4
    Simplify
    34/48 = 17/24

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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