172/2 divided by 178/4

172/2 ÷ 178/4
=
172 89
Mixed Number: 1 83/89
Decimal: 1.932584
Percentage: 193.26%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    178/4 becomes 4/178
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 4/178
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 4 = 688    2 × 178 = 356
  4. 4
    Simplify
    688/356 = 172/89

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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