172/4 divided by 73/4

172/4 ÷ 73/4
=
172 73
Mixed Number: 2 26/73
Decimal: 2.356164
Percentage: 235.62%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    73/4 becomes 4/73
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/4 × 4/73
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 4 = 688    4 × 73 = 292
  4. 4
    Simplify
    688/292 = 172/73

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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