172/2 divided by 223/3

172/2 ÷ 223/3
=
258 223
Mixed Number: 1 35/223
Decimal: 1.156951
Percentage: 115.7%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    223/3 becomes 3/223
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 3/223
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    2 × 223 = 446
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/446 = 258/223

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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