172/2 divided by 162/3

172/2 ÷ 162/3
=
43 27
Mixed Number: 1 16/27
Decimal: 1.592593
Percentage: 159.26%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    162/3 becomes 3/162
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 3/162
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    2 × 162 = 324
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/324 = 43/27

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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