172/3 divided by 86/6

172/3 ÷ 86/6
=
4
Decimal: 4
Percentage: 400%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    86/6 becomes 6/86
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/3 × 6/86
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 6 = 1032    3 × 86 = 258
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1032/258 = 4/1

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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