17/5 divided by 84/3

17/5 ÷ 84/3
=
17 140
Decimal: 0.121429
Percentage: 12.14%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    84/3 becomes 3/84
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/5 × 3/84
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 3 = 51    5 × 84 = 420
  4. 4
    Simplify
    51/420 = 17/140

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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