172/5 divided by 139/3

172/5 ÷ 139/3
=
516 695
Decimal: 0.742446
Percentage: 74.24%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    139/3 becomes 3/139
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/5 × 3/139
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    5 × 139 = 695
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/695 = 516/695

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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