170/3 divided by 179/5

170/3 ÷ 179/5
=
850 537
Mixed Number: 1 313/537
Decimal: 1.582868
Percentage: 158.29%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    179/5 becomes 5/179
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    170/3 × 5/179
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    170 × 5 = 850    3 × 179 = 537
  4. 4
    Simplify
    850/537 = 850/537

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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