171/3 divided by 185/5

171/3 ÷ 185/5
=
57 37
Mixed Number: 1 20/37
Decimal: 1.540541
Percentage: 154.05%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    185/5 becomes 5/185
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    171/3 × 5/185
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    171 × 5 = 855    3 × 185 = 555
  4. 4
    Simplify
    855/555 = 57/37

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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