172/5 divided by 116/3

172/5 ÷ 116/3
=
129 145
Decimal: 0.889655
Percentage: 88.97%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    116/3 becomes 3/116
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/5 × 3/116
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    5 × 116 = 580
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/580 = 129/145

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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