172/2 divided by 142/4

172/2 ÷ 142/4
=
172 71
Mixed Number: 2 30/71
Decimal: 2.422535
Percentage: 242.25%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    142/4 becomes 4/142
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 4/142
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 4 = 688    2 × 142 = 284
  4. 4
    Simplify
    688/284 = 172/71

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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