171/3 divided by 124/5

171/3 ÷ 124/5
=
285 124
Mixed Number: 2 37/124
Decimal: 2.298387
Percentage: 229.84%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    124/5 becomes 5/124
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    171/3 × 5/124
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    171 × 5 = 855    3 × 124 = 372
  4. 4
    Simplify
    855/372 = 285/124

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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