17/4 divided by 21/5

17/4 ÷ 21/5
=
85 84
Mixed Number: 1 1/84
Decimal: 1.011905
Percentage: 101.19%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    21/5 becomes 5/21
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/4 × 5/21
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 5 = 85    4 × 21 = 84
  4. 4
    Simplify
    85/84 = 85/84

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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