172/3 divided by 196/4

172/3 ÷ 196/4
=
172 147
Mixed Number: 1 25/147
Decimal: 1.170068
Percentage: 117.01%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    196/4 becomes 4/196
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/3 × 4/196
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 4 = 688    3 × 196 = 588
  4. 4
    Simplify
    688/588 = 172/147

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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