17/5 divided by 17/3

17/5 ÷ 17/3
=
3 5
Decimal: 0.6
Percentage: 60%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    17/3 becomes 3/17
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/5 × 3/17
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 3 = 51    5 × 17 = 85
  4. 4
    Simplify
    51/85 = 3/5

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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