171/5 divided by 189/3

171/5 ÷ 189/3
=
19 35
Decimal: 0.542857
Percentage: 54.29%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    189/3 becomes 3/189
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    171/5 × 3/189
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    171 × 3 = 513    5 × 189 = 945
  4. 4
    Simplify
    513/945 = 19/35

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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