17/4 divided by 20/5

17/4 ÷ 20/5
=
17 16
Mixed Number: 1 1/16
Decimal: 1.0625
Percentage: 106.25%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    20/5 becomes 5/20
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/4 × 5/20
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 5 = 85    4 × 20 = 80
  4. 4
    Simplify
    85/80 = 17/16

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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