171/3 divided by 118/5

171/3 ÷ 118/5
=
285 118
Mixed Number: 2 49/118
Decimal: 2.415254
Percentage: 241.53%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    118/5 becomes 5/118
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    171/3 × 5/118
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    171 × 5 = 855    3 × 118 = 354
  4. 4
    Simplify
    855/354 = 285/118

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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