172/3 divided by 162/5

172/3 ÷ 162/5
=
430 243
Mixed Number: 1 187/243
Decimal: 1.769547
Percentage: 176.95%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    162/5 becomes 5/162
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/3 × 5/162
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 5 = 860    3 × 162 = 486
  4. 4
    Simplify
    860/486 = 430/243

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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