172/4 divided by 235/2

172/4 ÷ 235/2
=
86 235
Decimal: 0.365957
Percentage: 36.6%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    235/2 becomes 2/235
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/4 × 2/235
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 2 = 344    4 × 235 = 940
  4. 4
    Simplify
    344/940 = 86/235

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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