172/5 divided by 118/3

172/5 ÷ 118/3
=
258 295
Decimal: 0.874576
Percentage: 87.46%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    118/3 becomes 3/118
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/5 × 3/118
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    5 × 118 = 590
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/590 = 258/295

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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