170/5 divided by 140/3

170/5 ÷ 140/3
=
51 70
Decimal: 0.728571
Percentage: 72.86%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    140/3 becomes 3/140
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    170/5 × 3/140
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    170 × 3 = 510    5 × 140 = 700
  4. 4
    Simplify
    510/700 = 51/70

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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