172/2 divided by 158/4

172/2 ÷ 158/4
=
172 79
Mixed Number: 2 14/79
Decimal: 2.177215
Percentage: 217.72%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    158/4 becomes 4/158
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 4/158
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 4 = 688    2 × 158 = 316
  4. 4
    Simplify
    688/316 = 172/79

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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