172/2 divided by 157/3

172/2 ÷ 157/3
=
258 157
Mixed Number: 1 101/157
Decimal: 1.643312
Percentage: 164.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    157/3 becomes 3/157
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 3/157
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    2 × 157 = 314
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/314 = 258/157

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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