171/5 divided by 118/3

171/5 ÷ 118/3
=
513 590
Decimal: 0.869492
Percentage: 86.95%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    118/3 becomes 3/118
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    171/5 × 3/118
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    171 × 3 = 513    5 × 118 = 590
  4. 4
    Simplify
    513/590 = 513/590

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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