172/3 divided by 85/6

172/3 ÷ 85/6
=
344 85
Mixed Number: 4 4/85
Decimal: 4.047059
Percentage: 404.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    85/6 becomes 6/85
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/3 × 6/85
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 6 = 1032    3 × 85 = 255
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1032/255 = 344/85

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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