172/2 divided by 71/3

172/2 ÷ 71/3
=
258 71
Mixed Number: 3 45/71
Decimal: 3.633803
Percentage: 363.38%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    71/3 becomes 3/71
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 3/71
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    2 × 71 = 142
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/142 = 258/71

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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