171/4 divided by 189/2

171/4 ÷ 189/2
=
19 42
Decimal: 0.452381
Percentage: 45.24%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    189/2 becomes 2/189
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    171/4 × 2/189
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    171 × 2 = 342    4 × 189 = 756
  4. 4
    Simplify
    342/756 = 19/42

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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