172/2 divided by 142/3

172/2 ÷ 142/3
=
129 71
Mixed Number: 1 58/71
Decimal: 1.816901
Percentage: 181.69%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    142/3 becomes 3/142
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 3/142
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    2 × 142 = 284
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/284 = 129/71

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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