172/2 divided by 165/3

172/2 ÷ 165/3
=
86 55
Mixed Number: 1 31/55
Decimal: 1.563636
Percentage: 156.36%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    165/3 becomes 3/165
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 3/165
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    2 × 165 = 330
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/330 = 86/55

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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