172/3 divided by 158/5

172/3 ÷ 158/5
=
430 237
Mixed Number: 1 193/237
Decimal: 1.814346
Percentage: 181.43%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    158/5 becomes 5/158
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/3 × 5/158
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 5 = 860    3 × 158 = 474
  4. 4
    Simplify
    860/474 = 430/237

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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