171/3 divided by 188/5

171/3 ÷ 188/5
=
285 188
Mixed Number: 1 97/188
Decimal: 1.515957
Percentage: 151.6%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    188/5 becomes 5/188
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    171/3 × 5/188
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    171 × 5 = 855    3 × 188 = 564
  4. 4
    Simplify
    855/564 = 285/188

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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