172/2 divided by 168/4

172/2 ÷ 168/4
=
43 21
Mixed Number: 2 1/21
Decimal: 2.047619
Percentage: 204.76%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    168/4 becomes 4/168
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 4/168
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 4 = 688    2 × 168 = 336
  4. 4
    Simplify
    688/336 = 43/21

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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