172/2 divided by 143/4

172/2 ÷ 143/4
=
344 143
Mixed Number: 2 58/143
Decimal: 2.405594
Percentage: 240.56%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    143/4 becomes 4/143
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 4/143
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 4 = 688    2 × 143 = 286
  4. 4
    Simplify
    688/286 = 344/143

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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