171/4 divided by 217/2

171/4 ÷ 217/2
=
171 434
Decimal: 0.394009
Percentage: 39.4%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    217/2 becomes 2/217
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    171/4 × 2/217
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    171 × 2 = 342    4 × 217 = 868
  4. 4
    Simplify
    342/868 = 171/434

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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