172/2 divided by 186/3

172/2 ÷ 186/3
=
43 31
Mixed Number: 1 12/31
Decimal: 1.387097
Percentage: 138.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    186/3 becomes 3/186
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 3/186
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    2 × 186 = 372
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/372 = 43/31

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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