172/2 divided by 144/3

172/2 ÷ 144/3
=
43 24
Mixed Number: 1 19/24
Decimal: 1.791667
Percentage: 179.17%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    144/3 becomes 3/144
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 3/144
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    2 × 144 = 288
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/288 = 43/24

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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