172/2 divided by 173/4

172/2 ÷ 173/4
=
344 173
Mixed Number: 1 171/173
Decimal: 1.988439
Percentage: 198.84%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    173/4 becomes 4/173
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 4/173
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 4 = 688    2 × 173 = 346
  4. 4
    Simplify
    688/346 = 344/173

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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