172/3 divided by 168/5

172/3 ÷ 168/5
=
215 126
Mixed Number: 1 89/126
Decimal: 1.706349
Percentage: 170.63%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    168/5 becomes 5/168
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/3 × 5/168
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 5 = 860    3 × 168 = 504
  4. 4
    Simplify
    860/504 = 215/126

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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