172/2 divided by 83/3

172/2 ÷ 83/3
=
258 83
Mixed Number: 3 9/83
Decimal: 3.108434
Percentage: 310.84%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    83/3 becomes 3/83
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/2 × 3/83
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    2 × 83 = 166
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/166 = 258/83

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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