172/2 divided by 218/3

172/2 ÷ 218/3
=
129 109
Mixed Number: 1 20/109
Decimal: 1.183486
Percentage: 118.35%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    218/3 becomes 3/218
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 3/218
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    2 × 218 = 436
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/436 = 129/109

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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