17/4 divided by 43/5

17/4 ÷ 43/5
=
85 172
Decimal: 0.494186
Percentage: 49.42%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    43/5 becomes 5/43
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/4 × 5/43
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 5 = 85    4 × 43 = 172
  4. 4
    Simplify
    85/172 = 85/172

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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